Surviving Your First Year of College

Hi Everyone!

College sounds a lot scarier then it actually is!  You think that high school is the end all be all but college is where your future starts!  It helps define who you are and who you want to be!

I am now entering my second year of college and u couldn't be happier!  Don't get me wrong there are ups and downs in college and it may not be for everyone but college is great and if you have the chance to go I say "GO FOR IT!!!"  Now I have a few tips that'll help you through your first year!

1: Surround yourself with good friends!  Don't be a afraid to meet new people but make sure that you're surrounding yourself with people that have your best interest in mind.  The last thing you want is to be in a sticky situation and have your "new friends" abandon you!

2:  Study hard!  You and your parents are not paying thousands of dollars for you to goof off.  It's fine if you want to have fun, I get it.  But make sure that your studies always come first no matter what!

3:  Be open minded!  You meet a lot of different people in college, don't write someone off because of how they look.  The person you think looks weird or isn't wearing cool clothes might just be the best friend you could ever have and you're missing out on knowing this person.

4:  Don't be afraid to try new things!  Something's that you thought you'd never do could end up making your college experience so much better!  You never know unless you try!

5:  Be yourself!  Probably the most cliche tip I have but one of the best tips!  You can't expect people to love you and want to be your friend if you're trying to be someone else.  No one is going to tell you who you are except you!  Be happy and be yourself.  

I hope you have a good year and even if you aren't starting college these are good tips to have in life.  Things may seem overwhelming now but it'll get better and easier and I'm always here if you need to chat!

XOXO