The biggest transition of your life is upon you. You are finally living on your own, by your own rules and standards. And that is probably the scariest part of the process. What you don't realize yet is that this is the first part of the rest of your adult life.

On move-in day, you probably met your roommate for the very first time, unless you moved in with a friend you already had. That person will probably become your lifelong friend and they may even adopt you into their group of friends that they have already established. You have created your own space and shown part of yourself through your dorm setup. Your siblings are having a hard time letting go, as well as your parents. I'm sure your mom cried before she left your building, and if she didn't, I guarantee she cried in the car the whole ride back home.

Yes, you are going to get homesick the first few weeks away, everyone does. You left a majority of your support system behind to pursue an education that will pave the road to the rest of your life. But those first few weeks you will meet the best friends you could ever ask for. You will gain a new support system filled with people who understand what you're going through and will push you to be great.

The first day of class is stressful. You're probably worried that you'll get lost even though you walked your schedule four or five times. You'll find your way quickly and learn the rest of the campus pretty easily. You'll find some classes that are amazing in every way, and some that aren't. Don't be afraid to drop a class because it doesn't feel right. Switching professors can make a world of a difference.

Use your meal plan as much as you can. There are always good restaurants on campus as well as the dining halls. Be warned, dining hall food is hit or miss, and after a while it'll probably all start to taste the same. Starbucks will be your new favorite place and coffee will be your best friend.

There are so many things I wish I had known going into my freshman year, these are just a few of them. I could go on and on about how fun college is and how much you are going to grow up. But I will leave you with this: be a yes person. Say yes to events on campus. Say yes to trying clubs and activities on campus. Go to that party without being begged. You never know what will pique your interest. Do the things that make you happy, and the rest will come naturally.