I don’t want to sound like I know everything, so don’t take the title too seriously. This isn’t some kind of preachy rant about how wise I am in comparison to every other college girl. This is simply a word of advice from a girl who has been through probably a lot of the same things as you. First of all, sometimes living in college towns with all of the partying and "he said, she said," can be really difficult. It can be hard to remember that you aren’t missing out on anything if you aren’t always around for every little party or gossip.

Now, casual sex is another trend on campuses that has become somewhat of a norm for young girls and guys. The one thing that all of us need to remember is that no matter what you decide to do and who you decide to do it with, it is only your business. So often, girls tend to feel isolated and worthless because of their actions when they have been intoxicated, but nothing is ever as it seems. You should take any story that anyone tells with a grain of salt. Nothing is certain. People always tend to stretch the truth because they think that is what everyone is doing. I know I’ve done it many times. Also, ladies, boys aren’t everything.

They are just one small part of your life and your mistakes do not define you. There is plenty of time for boys, and no matter what happens to you in life, they’ll always be around. But, it isn’t about how many guys you’ve slept with or what fraternity parties you’ve been to. It is about a boy who respects and loves you; sober you. If you’re in a sorority, then remember that as much fun as Greek life is, it is not your whole life. There is so much more to the world than all of the parties, philos, and fraternity men. It is a big world, and there are so many things that are more important than any of the crazy mistakes you may have made while you were in college.