Food for Thought-College

Hey there. I had a bunch of thoughts running through my head last night about my first quarter of college and some advice I wish I had given myself. Of course, I am still a Freshmen and have a lot to learn still. I would like to sit down and properly write a thorough post on this topic, but frankly, as I am both lazy and busy during this holiday break, I will have to resort to the classic bullet point system. Hope you guys don't hate me too much. :)

• Wear flip flops in the showers. (I did this, but I felt the need to include this crucial piece of advice.)
• College is not a popularity contest. No one really cares about what everyone else is doing.
• Don't get the largest meal plan that your school offers. You will get sick of it and some days just want to order pizza or eat Top Ramen.
• Always have your mini fridge stocked with the essentials: water filter/pitcher, Diet Coke/Sprite and milk. 
• Get a mattress pad. Splurge for the best one, if possible.
• Get slippers. Just...do it.
• Don't forget that you came here for your education.
• Pack a rain jacket or umbrella. No matter what area you go to college in.
• Remember, you don't have to have your major picked out your first year.
• If a science major makes fun of you, remember that more than half of college students change their majors during their four years.
• Bring a robe.
• Find your people. (Meaning those friends that will bring out the best side of you.)
• Be spirited. Even if you are the most cynical person out there, go to events, games and things like that. You will regret it.
• Call your loved ones back home. Stay in touch with your high school friends, if you liked them.
• Eat fruit and vegetables at least once a week, please.
• Get Airborne or Emergen-C and use it when your roommate is sick.
• Have fun.

That's all, for now.

-m