Advice Every College Student Needs to Hear

College is an experience of a lifetime. And time flies faster than ever. Sometimes, as students, we get so caught up in the speed and worry of things that we forget to calm down.

Below is a collection of advice I have gathered personally by asking fellow college students "What is the greatest lesson you've learned thus far from college?" Take the time to read these pieces of advice and really let them sink in!

"Your place in this world is all about balance. Truly engage yourself with your peers. You get back what you put in. If you extend a hand out to others in their time of need, they will most likely return the favor when you need it most."

"Remember to take a breath. A lot can come at you at once, and sometimes that can be overwhelming if you're not used to it. So even on the days you're feeling the worst about yourself, it's important to remember that everything will be okay. Take a breath."

"Work hard, play hard. Focus on school, but be sure to make time for fun and enjoy it. It goes by faster than you expect."

"Sleep is important."

"Get involved and don't be afraid to talk to new people. I have met some of my best friends through organizations or talking to them in class even though I didn't know them before. It makes a big difference to build those connections, and the sooner you start doing that the better."

"DO NOT fall behind or slack off freshman year. It's so easy to drop your GPA, but it's so difficult to try and raise it. I was struggling with that my junior and senior year, and here I am my 5th year. So, focus in the beginning years so you aren't spending the last years trying to build it back up."

"Live in the present. It is so easy to live in the past or wish for the weekends, but time truly does fly by so it is important to make every minute count!"

"No matter how how stressed you are with your academics, there's always bigger things in life to worry about. Take a deep breath and remember tomorrow is a new day."

"When college is over you aren't going to remember if you go an A or a C on your liberal arts humanities course, but you'll remember the night out with your friends. Don't forget to live a little while in college because the time flies by!"

"Check your email. Your professors might cancel class...Also, don't procrastinate on assignments/manage free time."

"Spend time with people who make you happy. People who make you laugh. People that are positive. People who support you. People who like you for who you are."

"Learn to balance. Know when you should to study and know when to give yourself a break. Don't overwork yourself. Indulge a bit."

"Get involved with clubs in your major. I didn't join the student run PR firm/professional group until my junior year. I wish I would have started sooner because of all the great hands-on experience I have gained."

"Don't forget your high school friends, but sometimes it's inevitable that you grow apart. In college, I believe it is vital to open yourself up and make new friends, but unlike high school, you need a variety of friends from different backgrounds and beliefs in order to understand people and life more clearly." 

"Venture out to different school functions, clubs, or explore the area to find friends that compliment your personality and characteristics, but also help challenge you in thinking and acting. If one doesn't try to achieve this, they remain more closed-minded and possibly may have trouble acquiring friendships in the future after college." 

"Be independent. You are not around your parents anymore and they cannot do everything for you. Professors don't "baby" you."

"Manage your priorities"

"Inhale count to 4, exhale count to 4. Best way to deal with anything."

"'Don't ever let the pressure exceed the pleasure." Don't allow the pressure from classes outweigh the pleasure of college. Go out as much as you can, but at the same time manage your class time to the best of your ability. College goes by too fast to let school hold you back from enjoying the college experience with your friends."


I hope this collection of advice spoke to you as much as it spoke to me!