1. Having the perfect wardrobe doesn't really matter

Coming from a catholic school for 6 years and wearing a uniform, I thought my outfits were everything. First-semester-freshman-me thought everyone would notice if I repeated an outfit. I thought I needed to look like I just walked off the runway, everyday. In reality college students wear leggings and sweatpants more than they wear real pants, and that's totally fine.

2. Figure out a plan to eat not dining hall food.

Whether it be working really hard the summer before to save money and be able to go out to eat a couple times a week. Or, keeping your mini fridge stocked with healthy, good foods you like. Your body, mind, and skin will appreciate healthy eating as much as possible.

3. Find a way to exercise that keeps you happy and healthy.

This definitely doesn't mean going to the gym everyday and working so hard you want to die, but if that's your thing, go for it. Exercising can be going for a walk around campus or like I do, hiking everyday. Or going for a bike ride. Like my mom always says, you don't have to work so hard your legs feel like jelly, just anything that increases your heart rate will make your mind feel so much better.

4. The first friends you make in college wont necessarily be your friends forever, and that's okay.

You will make life long friends in college. But, they don't have to be the first people you meet or your first group of friends. There's nothing wrong with this, it just means you grew apart. That you weren't meant to be in each others lives forever. But, there's always something to learn from any friendship.

5. Living out of a suitcase will be a regular thing.

Every time you go home you'll concede with yourself that there's not enough time to bother unpacking. So, living out of the suitcase it is. And you'll always, ALWAYS forget something you wanted.

6. You need to find time to be alone

Living in a dorm surrounded by people all the time can become very overwhelming. Trying to maintain a perfect social life and entertain all the time is exhausting. Finding peace in the quiet moments and learning to appreciate solitude is a great way to ground yourself. Being able to do this will allow you to continue to keep going and will help renew your energy.