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21 Things I've Learned About College Life

College is not what everyone expects it to be.

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The college years are a time for personal growth and success. Everyone comes in with expectations about how their life is supposed to turn out and envision the future. We all freak out when things don't go exactly as planned or when our expectations are unmet. As time goes on, we realize that the uncertainty of college is what makes it great. Here are some helpful reminders about life in college.

1. Time management is the key to success.

2. Don't leave homework for the night before it's due.

3. Create a relationship with your professors, especially those who teach the classes within your major.

4. Take advantage of school sponsored programs.

5. Go to events on campus.

6. Keep an open mind.

7. Study hard, even when you don't want to.

8. Go to the library.

9. Don't stress yourself out to the point where you can't have any fun.

10. Remember that one bad test grade doesn't define you.

11. Don't let people's opinions define you.

12. Go to sporting events, even if you don't like sports.

13. Stay in touch with your friends from home.

14. You don't have to go out every single weekend.

15. Actually, you don't have to go out at all.

16. Stay true to who you are; don't change for anyone.

17. You won't stay friends with everyone, but your true friends will stay with you forever.

18. Call your parents often.

19. Never give up.

20. Take risks and live in the moment.

21. These are the most important and fun years of your life. Smile, stay positive, and enjoy every aspect of it.

You only get four years of college, enjoy it because one day you are going to be sad it is over.

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