We all remember right out of high school, waiting all summer to anxiously go to our "dream school." The amount of things involved with getting ready for school was immense. The constant thoughts of... is my roommate going to like me? What if we don't get along? What if I don't make friends at school? What if I don't get into the sorority or fraternity I want to be in? The constant thoughts of "what if's" were rushing through all of our heads, while our first year of college was quickly approaching.

Now looking back, as I am currently completing my first week of school of my senior year of college, that was all silly thoughts that yes to a point were important, but not worth obsessing over. Every thing fell into place the way it was supposed to. The friends I made, the roommate I was lucky enough to get paired with, my grades, and along with the sorority and clubs I have joined. Therefore, I am going to give you all some advice on what you should know before your four years of college is quickly up.

1. Become friends with people on your "floor." What I mean when I say this is become friends with people on your floor your freshman year of college. I was lucky enough to be put on such an amazing floor where everyone was always out in the lounge and would socialize all the time. Everyone was so friendly and was always so welcoming to invite people in their rooms to hangout. It was like an open door policy. Everyone was so comfortable with everyone. And here I am telling you this because, here I am in senior year of college and most of my closest and best friends are the ones who I met on my freshman year floor and stayed friends with since then. You are like a family with the people you lived with freshman year and shared a floor with. It is a special bond that only those on that floor can understand.

2. Get Involved! Go out and try new things. During the fall semester, when you first encounter school go to the involvement fair. Look at all the different organizations, clubs, and groups we have at our school. There are hundreds and some that at first you wouldn't even think existed. Sign your name up and go to a few meetings and see if that particular club or organization interests you. It is the best way to network and meet new people. And not only that, these groups can only benefit you and could help you achieve some of your goals in the future.

3. Don't Slack on Your Grades. This is something that is extremely vital. Yes, don't get me wrong, freshman year we are all excited about going to parties, and doing all of these fun things, but do not slack on your grades. From day one when you get to college, take a look at your syllabi and do what you are supposed to. Don't choose to go out to a party instead of studying if you have an exam the next day. Plan your time efficiently. Make lists of what you need to get done each day and make sure you are staying right on track and on top of everything. Your GPA starts your freshman year, and it can either benefit or hinder you. Yes, adjustment can be hard as well from high school to college, but try your best and go to teachers' office hours if you need help. Do not fall off the deep end on your grades freshman year, and expect to have a super high GPA your senior year. It doesn't work like that.

4. Take each day as a "new day." When I say this, I mean we all get stressed in college. It is a normal everyday occurrence. Whether it be with grades, social life, or worrying about your future endeavors, sit back and take time for yourself everyday. Whether it be going on a run every morning, or watching your favorite T.V. show; do things for yourself. It will only help and everyone needs a break each day to relax. Take each day as its' own and taking advice from me, do not worry about things that are three weeks down the line. Focus on the day your in. Live in the present. Everything will get done, it will take time, but it always gets done.

5. Don't get involved in unnecessary drama. Coming from a girl who hates confrontation and just likes everything to flow smoothly, do not get wrapped up in useless drama. It is not worth it, if your two best friends got in a fight, do not be the middle man. Go talk to both of them, and stay friends with both of them and don't get involved. Be the bigger person and be the responsible adult in the situation if there is any drama. This is something that you should take into consideration. Do things that make you happy. Be selfish sometimes, even if your friends get mad at you. Go to places you want to go to, hangout with people who you want to hang out with, take new risks even if sometimes they aren't the greatest idea. Take that class that you always wanted to take even if you won't get credit in your major for it. Go talk to that boy you've been dreaming about. Go join the club sport's team that you've missed playing since high school. That is what college is all about. Learning new things, going through new experiences, meeting people that will touch you in ways that you can't even imagine. It is all about finding YOURSELF.

These are tips you should take in whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in college. Here I am constantly thinking how fast college flew by and that in a year I could be potentially making my first salary income. College is a wild, crazy rollercoaster, but keep in mind, four years go faster than you think.