The College Survival Toolkit

Having a daily schedule and routine is a sure way to be successful during your college years and beyond! When’s is the last time you thought about your schedule? Was it just to wake up, get to class, eat food, and sleep? While you may be doing some of the ‘essentials’, you are missing out on so much more! Here are a few ways to develop the successful routine and build that schedule that will lay the foundation for your domination!

This may very well be the most important aspect of college life. You got here by making the grades, so why stop now? Well, how do you start when there are a thousand different things going on?

Try to get 2 hours of study time for each hour of class. Wait! That’s 2 x 3 x 5? So, you mean I must study for around 30 hours a week? Don’t get ahead of yourself! Break your study time down into increments that you can handle, such as 30 minutes here and there. Any time you look at material gone over in class is always a success. Try blocking off time during the day when there is nothing else to distract you. Find environments around campus, in your dorm, or apartment that are ideal for you to get some work done. This way you always know where you can slip in a quick 30 minutes study session no matter where you are! Next thing you know it’s been 30 hours in a week and your GPA is a 4.0!

What is one of the main things you think about when applying to college? You may be very well thinking about all the activities that you are going to get into… but wait, how can you do all these activities and make all A’s at the same time? That’s where having a solid schedule and routine can help!

College may very well be one of the last big opportunities to socialize with a vast diversity of people. Take advantage of it and seek out clubs, volunteer groups, athletics, and other interest groups that fit your interests and hobbies. Of course, don’t forget about your family either. Plan days to see your family or participate in activities ahead of time so you can get all your schoolwork done and be prepared to have the time of your life! That goes for any and all activities in life… period!

We all know college is expensive, but so is Chick-fil-A! If you need extra money to fit your needs, work is an excellent option if you can schedule it to fit your routine!

Even while working, school should always be your top priority! Keep your schedule well organized to avoid a disaster because it can happen! Always make sure your employer knows that school is your main priority, too. Who knows, you might get some homework done while getting paid at work and finals week off too!

Does it seem like eating is getting in the way of handling all the activities going on in college? Maybe you skip meals in order to finish the paper you’ve been worried about all week. Maybe you rush through the paper so you can have more time to eat food and take care of yourself. Either way, having a solid routine for meals can be a solution to each of these problems!

Life is all about balance. Make sure that you are eating 3 meals everyday along with snacks as needed. It’s even better if those meals include any kind of fresh fruit and/or vegetables! Fresh foods can help if you’re always feeling weighed down halfway through the day. Preparing your food ahead of time can make a huge difference, too! Eating well can be just as easy as going through the drive-thru at the local Whataburger! It’s all about that schedule and routine!

What? I have to start washing my own clothes!?! I don’t understand! Doing your laundry is a new endeavor for many college students, but don’t worry, we got you covered!

Washing dark colors with whites can be a traumatic experience and result in wearing pink socks for the rest of the semester! Always wash your whites, colors (lights and darks separate), and towels separately! Wash your colors with cold water to help keep them from fading and whites and towels with hot water. Check the tags on your clothes for delicate washing instructions as needed. When drying, use high heat for heavy fabrics and low heat for delicates, and fold your clothes as soon as possible to prevent wrinkles. It may be easiest to do this on the same day of the week if possible when you have the freest time, such as when you are meal prepping or cleaning house!

It seems like everything is always piling up in college! Not only is there all kinds of homework to do, but there are dishes stacking high in the sink and crumbs from last week’s pizza still on the floor! How can I handle going to class, doing homework, hanging out with friends, and cleaning up?!?! That’s where time management comes into play!

If you’re like me, the last time you made your bed is when your mom did it! One of the easiest things to get kick start your cleaning career is just that, making your bed in the morning. Washing your dishes and organizing your common areas is also a great way to get in the habit. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can even give everything a good dusting… because we aren’t any old dusty college student! Whatever you do, try to make it a routine and split up your cleaning into separate days. It’s way easier to do a little cleaning everyday instead of cleaning everything for a whole day! This is where time management comes in handy!

What!?!?! You mean there is a bedtime while in college? I thought I finally moved out of my parent’s house to finally stay up all night long… We aren’t saying that there’s a specific bedtime, such as 9pm when you were just getting tucked into bed! It is important, though, to manage how much sleep you are getting wisely. You can still go to that party that’s poppin’ all while getting enough sleep to kill it all week! This can make a difference when it comes down to getting burned out or making all A’s! It’s all about time management!

If you’re anything like us, then the only time you have scheduled to sleep is in between classes while you’re stuck on campus.. Chick fil’ A nap time! This may be convenient at times, but it’s best to keep your schedule around your natural rhythm. Plan on getting 7 – 9 hours of sleep at night if you can! If you do take a nap, keep it before 4pm and less than 30 minutes! Make sure you account for any sleep lost over the weekend by keeping structure throughout the week. If your alarm clock is your worst enemy, walk outside when you first wake up and move around, take a shower, just do anything except roll over. It isn’t that bad when you don’t think about it and just do it!

Have you ever wondered how much time you spend walk from class to Raising Cane’s and back every day? If you’re like us, the only time you think about how long it takes to class is when your running up the road with your shoes untied. Start adding up all the time you spend walking around campus and be ready to be amazed at how your time management skills start adding up too!

Sometimes it’s the small things that make up something big! Start writing down how long it takes you to get to and from class and add all these numbers up at the end of the day. Do this for a week straight and you will have a good idea of just how much time your spending to go where. Why is this useful you say? Well, the next time your running in the middle of the street and step in a puddle of water up to your ankles you will understand.

So your saying all this time management stuff is just going to class, studying, and cleaning my room!?!? No! Not at all! Time management is actually a skill that will allow you to take full advantage of all the rewards life has to offer! Sometimes you need motivation to put the pieces together in a puzzle, and time management is no different. Rewards are all the more reason to build a successful schedule that will allow you to dominate college life like you always knew you could!

Have you ever thought about all the money you aren’t by spending by waking up early, exercising, and walking to class all week? What about how much you save by preparing your food throughout the week? Just think… this is all money that can go towards getting those new shoes that came out just in time for the fall. Or it could be money to buy a keg over the weekend and hang out with friends. The choice for a reward is all up to you, and it’s all possible with time management! How can it be so simple… but it really is!

Time management this... time management that! The rewards sound good but is that all there is to really look forward to? Well, besides also getting all a’s like you knew you could, you have breaks to look forward to! How many times have you had to run nonstop all day long because you didn’t manage your time effectively that morning, the night before, or even the whole week? I bet it’s more than you care to admit! Breaks are important!

That’s right! Rarely will you ever skip a break again with the immaculate time management skills you are learning now! Look at your day and find important times where you can take a break, meditate, close your eyes, or even do it for the gram! These should be when you’re around locations that are convenient for the purpose of the break, too. Then plan your schedule around these breaks, meaning you make sure all other matters are on track. This way you can hit all the angles and get super famous… right?

The last time that was wasted time may have been last weekend when you were drinking with your friends. Just don’t let the time you are wasted turn into you wasting time and ultimately missing out! Keep your schedule tight during the week and your koozie tighter over the weekend when you avoid wasting time with time management!

One of the easiest ways to avoid wasting time is by planning your day in advance! Prioritize your tasks and do what’s most important first! Keeping a schedule and staying prepared for the unexpected interruptions can make all the difference when it comes to the weekend. Try keeping social media for certain times of the day when you actually have time. Life is so much simpler when you avoid wasting time! Just think of how much time you can waste if you stop wasting time!

What’s that you say? The only realistic goal you have is a field goal this year?!? Well… even though that may be a spectacular goal for the kicker, you should always keep in mind why you are at college in the first place. If your goal is living your best life over the weekend, you can start taking the steps to get there now all while keeping it together on the way! Let’s be real though. There are bigger goals that should always come first! That’s why time management is really your best friend!

Write your goals down! Always keep your long-term goals in sight! Back these long-term goals up with short-term goals that will lead you on the path towards your dreams! Buy a white board for your room, keep a notebook just for your goals, keep a word document, add a note in your phone…. we think you get the point! Write those goals down, always keep them in front of you , and watch your life start to flourish!

A journal?!? That’s so middle school… or is it? Wait! You don’t have to put your inner most thoughts down so your roommate can find it when they’re snooping around your things!

By taking ten minutes every night to reflect on your day and write down what went smoothly and what was a little rough you will start to see how time management can help make a difference in those not so good times! You will also start to notice new ways you can focus on improving your schedule and routine… then you will really be the one in control!

Exercise and stress management?! What do you mean? That’s the most stressful part of my day! This seems like more of a chore than something that’s going to be relieving, and the next day I can barely get out of bed!! What do you mean exercise and stress management?

We feel your pain… or misunderstanding! While exercise may seem difficult at first, it really doesn’t have to be! You may be doing it all wrong. Pay attention to your body and its capabilities! You don’t have to get up and go run 3 miles out of nowhere to in the middle of nowhere and get stuck with nowhere to go. No! Sometimes it can be as simple as taking a brisk walk in the breeze to let that stress melt away. Of course, if you are up for the challenge, you can get intense with your exercise regime and forget what stress is completely… what are we talking about again? Oh yea, stress management!

Rest! You’re finally speaking my language! Now this is something I can’t get enough of! It seems like every time I wake up, I want to go back to sleep… so how exactly is this stress management again?

We have all been there before. It’s 3am a few hours later at 8 in the morning. Of course, we pull it off and make it work because we are in college students on a mission not to go back to our parent’s house! Just think about all of the stress that is created by dealing with these types of situations. Resting throughout the day can help you have the energy when you need it the most. That means knowing your limitations and not overexerting yourself! Resting could even mean getting that massage you have been contemplating about your whole life.

Nutrition is my middle name! If eating is the name of the game, then I’m already all the way in! With fast food at every turn, I’m the most nutritious person on campus! A few fries here, a hamburger there, and I’m ready to do ever last bit of homework… but wait! Let me take a nap first! Those French fries, hamburger, and milkshake really wore me out!

While eating hamburgers and fries does sound delicious, there is so much more to nutrition that should be recognized. Nutrition could be the reason you feel wore out halfway through the day. Don’t worry! We got you covered with these quick and easy tips to feast like royalty and be stress free all at the same time! Nutrition fights stress!

Meditation and prayer is what I’m really doing when I’m fast asleep in class, right?!? This is defiantly great stress management right here! There is nothing better than going to class, getting a nap, and going home to stay up all night long! Finally, you guys got it right!!! Meditation and prayer for the win!

Or not! While sleeping in class is a good way to create stress, prayer and meditation will actually help put your mind at ease! Taking time out of your busy day to remind yourself of why you are grateful can make things a lot simpler. No longer are you so concerned about what you can’t do, but instead are appreciative of what you are already doing right now. Meditating throughout the day can also give you the peace needed to accomplish the most difficult situation that college throws at you!

Planning for ‘what ifs’ is my favorite part of the week! What if there is a party tonight, or what if that special someone hits me back on Tinder? What if!! I can do this all day… goodbye stress and hello what if! Now where is the party at!? That’s what we are talking about right?!?

Okay… well… so… what if… yeah? That is quite a what if you may be debating with yourself at right at this moment, but the essential things to plan for are those unexpected setbacks! What if your tire goes flat? What if you lose your parent’s credit card? What if you wake up late and miss a test? Now those are all ways to be for sure stressed… so let’s manage it! Stress management for the win, again!

A checkbook? Is that the thing on the app store that helps you see what books are at the library? Checkbook! What does that have to do with money management? You guys are so confusing! Or is a checkbook the thing that you use when you have finished reading a book? Game Over! Checkbook! Oh wait, that’s checkmate…

While a checkbook may seem like an ancient artifact, there are still enough uses of writing a check to be relevant! Even if you are only writing a check once a month to pay rent or are sliding by those hefty transaction fees when you buy that new Lamborghini SUV in a few years. Okay, let’s be honest. It’s more like groceries and rent, but it’s nice to dream.

Now you guys are speaking my language! The ATM is where I need to be at right now… to make a bank transaction… and spend some money and make a statement. All the above at the same time. This money management stuff is easy! Put the card in and get the money out. One thing, you forgot to include are the transaction and overdraft fees from using the ATM! It’s always a good sign of how active your bank account is!

Okay… hold on a second there, buddy! I don’t know where to start but having transaction and overdraft fees defiantly aren’t a good sign of an active bank account. There is more to it than putting your card in and taking money out, too! It is essential to keep track of how much your spending on what items. This can help you when you decide to be responsible with your spending because, lets face it, student loans and our parents only help for so long. Then it’s our time to master the ATM and the art of money management!

You guys are starting to sound just like my parents! Do this! Do that! Check-in! Be responsible! What’s next? Of course, I’m being responsible with my spending! I’m only asking for money after I use everything on my meal plan. Sorry if it’s only been two weeks. I blame the school for not giving us student discounts!

Ok, no pressure! Two weeks to go through your meal plan is quite an accomplishment though, or not! Since it’s necessary to spend money to live, what better time to start learning to be responsible with money? This doesn’t mean you can’t eat at the cafeteria every day; it does mean that you need to be aware of what you are spending so you can, in fact, be responsible!

Planning budget is great! I love to calculate how much drinks are going to cost every weekend on top of Waffle House at the end of the night! I see where you guys are going with this. Money management really is essential to college life. So, are you saying that now I can get even more drinks and Waffle House on the weekend?

Hold on a minute there, buddy! Waffle house and drinks may sound like the perfect weekend budget, but what about during the week?! In order to reward yourself on the weekend, you really need to budget yourself during the week. As well, in order to budget during the week, you must budget your weekend, too! Don’t forget about your tuition, books, and any student loans that are also now a big part of your budget. So yes, money management is that essential to college life and beyond!

Who does this guy think he’s talking to? Bedtime… are you kidding me. I don’t get paid enough for that! I seem to be doing fine staying up all night studying, taking a power nap, and them passing the test I worked so hard for. I hope there isn’t another one soon, though! College is really that hard!

We aren’t saying there should be a strict bedtime every night! We are saying that you should go to bed at a certain time based on your physical and mental needs! If you are starting to feel overwhelmed, pay attention! If you’re body is telling you to slow down, pay attention! Nothing is worse than trying to do to much with little to no sleep only to give up altogether. So yes, maybe we are saying there should be a strict bedtime every night, based on your needs.

I tried a diet one time… Diet Coke, and it’s not for me! From that day on, I haven’t had any so called ‘diet’ food again! Who eats something so bland? Self-care seems more about treating myself right. Buffalo wings, hamburgers, loaded fries, and milkshakes is how I treat myself. Doesn’t that count? Now I’m hungry. Time to take care of myself once again!

A buffalo wing keto diet isn’t exactly what we are talking about here! We are talking about just eating a generally healthy, balanced diet. A healthy diet has many benefits and can help prevent common chronic diseases! With the American diet being heaving in saturated fat and processed foods, paying attention to your diet is one of the greatest things you can do to care for yourself. We are talking about self-care from the inside out!

I’ll tell you what… you guys are really exercising my mind right now. As if getting sleep and eating right isn’t enough? Now I must exercise too!?! Wow! Matter of fact, I do exercise every single day. I walk to class, walk home, and go to sleep all in the matter of a few hours. That right there is efficient self-care!

Exercise is one of the best ways to take care of yourself. Not only will exercising keep you active and in shape but also supply your brain with more oxygen supporting your cognitive health. Exercise will also help regulate stress hormones and endorphins which allow for a greater peace of mind during finals week. Let’s face it, exercise really helps everything!

I’m so fresh and so clean… every weekend and a few weeknights too! Whenever something important comes up, I immediately put that self-care into work! I’m really not too concerned about any other time because, well, that stuff doesn’t matter anyways. Who cares as if nobody else is there to see it, right? That’s not why I do it anyways!

Well, self-care is about putting in work… but that work isn’t only on the weekends. Hygiene is an everyday essential that can sometime be overlooked when you have 20 tests coming up and you woke up late on top of it. Getting in the routine of practicing hygiene will not only make you more confident but also allow you to be more productive every day! Now that’s why you do it!

If planning for what if is self-care, then I’m a guru! This stuff is super easy. What if my parents call me while I’m at a party? What if I run out of my allowance before the weekend is over? What if I stay up for two days straight studying? This sounds like an A+ to me!

Planning for what ifs is a little deeper than that. What if you get sick? How will you then take care of yourself? What if your parents get sick? How will you handle getting a last-minute project that’s huge all while maintaining your grades in all your other classes? Life has a way of throwing curve balls so planning for what if is a great way to take care of yourself!

I remember when I first learned how to drift… old news! Car skills are for high school kids who just did a donut for the first time. By college, I’ve been stop and go and even hit 2 wheels going around a corner once… and I didn’t even hit anyone in the process! Car skills!

While those are some exceptional car skills, there is more to taking care of your car and yourself in the process! Simple things like changing a flat tire, getting your oil changed, and knowing how to read the warning lights in your vehicle can make a world of a difference. Knowing the basics of car care also makes it much easier to speak with mechanics and not get unnecessary work done. Don’t mechanics know that us college students need every possible dollar for drinks on the weekend?

Now this is what self-care if all about. Treating yourself is my favorite thing about college! Sometimes I even treat myself all weeklong just to show myself that I care! This is no easy task. Talk about hard work! One day I will have it down. Treating myself every day! Self-care to the max!

We are working towards self-care to the max, and it is hard work to treat yourself every day! Treating yourself should be the easy part though! Everything needs to be kept in balance! Going to class every day and doing your homework is the hard work! Treating yourself can be little things during the week like getting a Tiramisu Frappuccino off the secret menu at Starbucks (search online for ordering instructions), or something big like going to the Caribbean Islands for Spring Break!

Easy Peasy! This balance comes natural for me! I already go to a few classes a week… so I go to a few parties a week as well! Maybe this self-care stuff really is beneficial. I know! I’ll take 7 classes a day so I can goto 7 Parties a week. Balancing life at its finest!

You defiantly have things a little off balanced! That’s okay though! College is the time to figure out what balance works best for you. Always keep in mind why you are in college in the first place when forming your balance. Prioritize what’s really important and then add in social treats along the way. Taking care of yourself and staying focused at the same time is what it’s all about!

How in the world can you be prepared for being overwhelmed! Every time I get overwhelmed it comes out of nowhere! Are you sure you guys know what you’re talking about? Now I’m overwhelmed! Thanks!

College is overwhelming at times. That’s why you should always be prepared. Be honest with yourself if you aren’t ready for a test and take time to study. Don’t get too consumed with all the exciting activities on campus either! Find your niche and run with it! Keep track of all assignments and obligations then break them down into smaller tasks that can be done over a week. Writing a 10-page paper in a night is surely overwhelming. So, take a break and get prepared for being overwhelmed!

This is a good one right here! I initiate every night to wake up in the morning… and I do! Then I initiate to go to class! This is awesome! I love the benefits of initiation too! So many cool parties and then sleep… and of course classes… I guess. Straight initiative!

Sorry! Initiative is so much more than going to sleep and waking up… unless you are getting tucked in again! OK, we are only joking! Taking initiative is doing what you need to do without being told! If you know you need help, take initiative! If you have a great idea, take initiative. When that thought comes into your head of something important, take initiative. This is an invaluable skill that will help open doors for you throughout life!

I love resources, especially the ones that will do your work for you! What’s that called again?? Oh yea… Quizlet!! Now that is defiantly the most important part of school. A resource for every course! That’s about it for resources though… the rest can’t stand with the best!

Woah, Woah, Woah! You are missing one of the greatest things about college! The abundance of resources is amazing on campus! You should strive be to be aware of what is out there, what they offer to students, and where they’re located! From sports to counseling to tutoring for that difficult math test coming up, your campus has you covered! You will be a resourceful student before you know it!

This… is… the… one… I’ve been waiting for!!! I keep telling my parents to assist me with my finances, but they won’t listen! How am I supposed to keep up with Monday night margaritas, Tuesday Tacos, Wednesday Wings, Thursday night tacos again (I love tacos!), Friday fried chicken, and weekend long alcohol on my own? Parents just don’t understand so financial aid here I come!

Financial aid is about much more than having a night out every day of the week. There are so many sources of free money that can go towards your tuition, books, and even living expenses! Apply for scholarships with Scholly, meet with financial aid advisors, find out about work studies, and take out loans as a last resort! A little initiative can save you big time when talking about financial assistance in college!

Network… homework… this sounds all too familiar with me, and I don’t like it one bit! My roommate is never home, and my classmates seem more interested in the professor than me! I do have my gang on the weekend to hit the strip though! That’s that network in action right there!

So, networking with others is one of the most valuable things you can do in college and in life in general as well! You can’t do everything by yourself, except your homework of course, but you can do a lot with the help of others. Take advantage of your time on campus by networking with fellow classmates, student organizations, and even staff members. If you are feeling brave, we recommend venturing into the community too!

I question myself daily! Preparing and performing kind of just happens though! I do eat food every day! Preparation. I show up to class sometimes on time! Performance! And everyday I question whether I really need to do my homework or not! Asking Questions!

Preparing, performing, and asking questions is one way to kick start your network! Doing these 3 little things will make a huge difference when you meet someone valuable in life. Think of networking like an interview, and you wouldn’t go into an interview without doing your research, right?

Social media settings are serious! I’ve had to block my parents so they can’t find out about my college lifestyle. The best thing to do is to have multiple accounts. That way I can show everyone where the parties are at all while showing my parents where I’m studying on my other account. Social media settings!

Social media is one of the easiest ways to leave yourself vulnerable while in college. It’s always exciting to show your friends what you’re up to during the night, but it can lead to someone breaking into your house while you are gone. Let’s not get started on the stalking either!

Dating is the whole reason I came to college! I have all the premium memberships on the dating apps and an outstanding profile! It doesn’t get much safer than this! Now only if they would message me back!

Dating is the whole reason I came to college! I have all the premium memberships on the dating apps and an outstanding profile! It doesn’t get much safer than this! Now only if they would message me back!

This is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3! 9 – 1 – 1 is who you call when things go bad. Why does this need its own section? Everyone learned this is Elementary school!

There is a little more to emergency contacts than 9 – 1 – 1. You should always write down or keep a document with ALL emergency contacts in the area. This includes firefighters, paramedics, hospitals, police, and 9 – 1 – 1. Don’t forget about your friends and family who serve as emergency contacts, too!

The campus police wear the badge of honor and safety! They even let me know when I was going 5 over with a friendly warning and wave goodbye! I see them helping the community all the time, but how exactly are they supposed to help me? What exactly is safety when it comes to the police force?

You see them driving up the road every day, but how can you really take advantage of their presence? The university and community police force offer many different programs for the public and hold events to meet those they proudly serve. Keeps these tips in mind to help you use the police force to your advantage!

What could be possibly unsafe about going out with friends? This must be the safest part of my day! I’m not alone so there’s no way anything bad can happen to me… right?!?

Going out with your friends should always one of the safest parts of your day. There are several important factors to keep in mind though! Overlooking some of these tips could lead towards reckless behavior and unsafe situations. So, let’s give the buddy system a go to go out like a pro!

Home safety is awesome! I saw this movie one time where a kid was left home alone with him parents went on vacation. This guy set traps up all over the place in order to keep his home safe! Is this what we get to do in college, too!!

Home Alone may be a classic but living on your own in college is a much different story! Having your own place can leave you vulnerable if you don’t take the necessary precautions. Forgetting to lock your doors and windows or allowing random people inside your home are only a few ways you can be taken advantage of!

There’s nothing like waking up at 3am and going for a stroll on campus! It’s so nice!! There is nobody around and I can hear myself think for once! Sometimes you even run into others doing the same thing!

It may sound like a good idea to get some fresh air when you’re feeling crammed in the middle of the night. Let us assure you that this is not recommended in the slightest! Walking alone at night is one of the easiest ways to make yourself vulnerable to crime. You work so hard to keep yourself safe in other aspects of life, so don’t stop there!

Of course, I have a car! Why would I ever need transportation? I can just take the bus if I need to, right?! What about Uber and Lyft? This must be unnecessary advice that doesn’t apply to me or any of my friends!

This is the first thing that some college students think when you tell them to be aware of their transportation. Things can seem so simple and laid out that you miss the bigger picture. There have been repeated stories of college students getting into fake Ubers or getting a DUI. This doesn’t have to be you though!

Awareness is key! I always have Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram open to stay up on what’s happening on campus… got to stay up on my surroundings! This is what safety is all about, right?!?

While technology can help you know what’s around, it can also prevent you from being aware of what’s right in front of you. Missing something close by can result in an accident or leave you vulnerable to others. Also, posting your every move on social media can put you at risk as well. Follow these few simple tips to practice safety first!

HiYa! I remember when I broke my first board with my bare hands! Self-Defense is old news to me buddy! Let someone find out the hard way. Safety is my middle name!

While that confidence is great, self-defense is about so much more than breaking a piece of wood with your hands when you were 10 years old! Always be aware of your surroundings and prepared for the worst-case scenario. Doing these things could potentially save you from an unfortunate situation!

College is limitless! Those 3am Waffle House visits on a weeknight are no problem! You can sleep for however long you want! The best thing is most classes don’t even take attendance! Limitless!

Staying in control while in college is one of the biggest issues for most students. How can you know your limits when these are all new experiences for you? Keep these following suggestions in mind when going out over the weekend with friends!

I moved to this big university from all the way across the country and now I’m lost! What in the hay bale is this place? There are a few bright lights around campus… but still! This is a lot different than I’m used to!

College can be a big culture shock! You may be from across the country or across the world! How to you find your way being so far away from home? What about the language barriers or religious differences? If you feel this way, then college is the place for you! There are so many possibilities that will make you feel like you’re at home away from home!

I’ve been waiting on this separation for years! I remember being in middle school dreaming of when I could move away from home! Now only if I can get my parents to cook me food and send it in the mail… and come clean my room once a week! They just won’t listen!

It can be difficult leaving the main support that you have had since you can remember. Don’t worry! You still have that same support! It has only evolved into another way. While your parents can’t physically support you anymore, they are still a phone call away! This is your time to be on your own!

I don’t understand! I told my BFF that we would be together forever in life and death! Now I am halfway across the state and can’t see their face every day! This is too much! I’m going home… right… now!

Don’t get ahead of yourself! Just because you moved away from home doesn’t mean that your life is over as you know it! While you still follow your best friends every snap, you can venture out in new territory and find new friends that will be there for everything in-between those beautiful snaps!