You've arrived on campus. Things smell funny. Your roommate's weird. And you're so in shock by all the syllabi you just want to spend the next 10 hours on a bus back home.

Or maybe you're doing just fine.

Whatever you're feeling, I'm sure a little advice wouldn't hurt now that school's begun. Here are some things I wished I'd learned before I graduated college.

1. You Don't Know Everything.

I wish I had sought out mentors and teachers. It wasn't until senior year that I discovered a professor's office hours are not strictly for school related topics. Professors can be amazing mentors and teachers on a life-scale. Approach student life humbly, willing to hear people out and be open to new ideas. When graduation came in the spring, I crossed that stage with one thing in mind: I have so much more to learn. I wish I had asked more questions.

2. People Are More Important Than Grades.

Freshman year a senior told me, "The people around you are not extras in the scene of your life. They are main characters living a story just like you." In college, it's easy to lose track of everyone else and become self-centered. Prioritize your time so you have the energy to pour into those around you.

3. Live Purposefully.

Don't go through four years of college mindlessly completing assignments and typing out papers. Find purpose in your daily tasks and discover the reason behind each one. I wish I had sought out the most in my education to grow, gain, and glean more for myself.

4. Notice The Unnoticed.

Reach out to the quiet people in your dorm. Remember the shy students in your class. Be an ear to listen when they have something to say. Notice people and notice gaps in your college campus. It took me 'till senior year to realize the lack of diversity on my campus. The majority of my professors were white males, and the authors of my text books were the same. I wish I'd noticed this earlier and advocated for change.

5. Don't Fret Over Tomorrow.

You know that numb feeling after the first week of school. The shock of receiving so many syllabi you can hardly close your binder. Before the panic begins to rise, I suggest you inhale and exhale. Sufficient for the day is it's own trouble, or its own homework. Remember to be still and know that He is God ad not let the worries of next week or next month dominate the joys of right now. I wish I'd focused more on the present instead of always letting my mind linger fearfully to the coming days.