What College Taught Me.

College so far has taught me more knowledge within the last two and a half years than the last 14 years of school all together has before hand. It has taught me life lessons as well.

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1. Time Management:

As most people know, I am a softball player as well as a full time college student. I am also a waitress during my free time. I, as most college students, procrastinate more than anything. With three scheudles that NEVER stop, I had to learn (& quickly) just how much time management means. I had to schedule ahead of time. I also learned, unplanned moments are also the best. Time management is key, but you also have to learn how to have time for yourself as well. Make the best of it.

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2. People do change - The memories stay the same:

I learned quickly your closest friends in high school, will NOT follow you to college. Remember that. Hold on to that. Me, as well as the others, are the reason for that ending of the friendship. Things seem to fall apart easily if you aren't careful. Regrets fill my head consistently but that's also apart of this horrible, yet amazing, life. People want different things as we get older & that's okay. College changes our mindsets, which sometimes changes us as a person (some for the good, and some for the bad).

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3. NEVER force anything. EVER:

It is never okay to force something. If you feel like something is falling apart, sometimes it is better to let it. Don't let your mind get the best of you (I seemed to waste college years on this.) Do not waste your time on a girl or boy not worth it. If you know it is never going to work (even if they change your mind at the times you're most vulnerable), DONT let them. Move on. Pack up. Move on. Move forward. Don't force a relationship or friendship not worth fighting for. You will learn and know when this time comes & trust your gut. always!!

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4. Not everyone is your friend:

Remember this. You gain and lose friendships throughout your life. Some of your best friends can become your worst enemy. Not everyone is worth your time, no matter how much of a people person you are. Some people only want into your life to learn more about you, not to be caring. They really don't care. It's up to you to figure this one out.

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5. Study the triangle of life & LIVE BY IT:

One of my professors my freshman year drew a triangle on the board, and it seemed to become my life. The top is known as good grades. The bottom to parts are your social life as well as sleep. You can only choose two, and I promise sleep never makes the cut. Make sure to keep yourself healthy. Sometimes sleep is the only choice you need to make - except during finals week. NEVER SLEEP!!

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6. NEVER take an 8AM:

I promise it's not worth it. You wake up at 6AM all of your high school years, so you think you can handle it, but nope.. you can't. You will skip class more than you attend. You have late nights for college, don't make yourself struggle more than you need to. Back to the triangle, sleep is never in the question. DONT take that 8 AM, that the best advice I could give.

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Tom Hanks once said, "While I was (in college) I was exposed to this world that I didn't know was possible." College will make you question everything. Your religion, friends, career choice.. everything. It exposes you more than you know, but it is the most amazing experience you'll ever experience. Life long friendships are the best parts of college. You cry, make memories, and live your best life. Jarod Kintz said it best when he said, "College has given me the confidence I need to fail." Sometimes, it's okay to fail. You have to learn this quickly.