We talked about alot, but there are still more things that I want you to know, Mattie.
Pick your friends wisely, they will be your family. Be open to all sorts of people that you may be friendly with, but when it comes to those close, remember that they will help shape the adult you. They are your home away from home. There are no "cool kids" in college, so just pick the ones that fit you.
Enjoy this time. Yes, classes are hard, and you do have to study, but make time for your social life. Believe it or not, you have more choices with your time now than you will have in the future.
Get a good internship. No class that you take can really teach what it is like to work in a particular field. Experience is a great teacher. It will also help you to get a job after graduation.
When you pick a major, research connected jobs. Don't just pick classes you like, make sure that there is a job that you would enjoy that is connected to that major. Some majors require a masters or PhD to be useful; make sure you know that going in.
Your first roommate may not be your best friend. That's okay, do not force it. Who knows, maybe they will be, but if not, just be happy to have someone who you can happily live with.
Freedom comes with responsibility. Your choices have consequences. I know this sounds like an obvious statement, but you really have to let it resonate. You are a legal adult now and the choices you make can and will affect your future. You can have fun and be responsible; try to do both.
Pick a designated driver even when you're not driving. What I mean is that even if you walk to a bar, be careful with your drinking. I would never suggest that you drink to a point where you are no longer in control of your actions. Scary stuff happens once you go there. But, if you think you may drink too much, surround yourself with people who will keep you safe.
Make rules with your friends before you go out. I know this sounds silly, but sometimes, once you go out, you start to make decisions you would not have made before you were having fun at a crazy party. Before you go out, let your friends know your boundaries so that they can try to help keep you there. I am not saying that you should act like each other's keepers, but sometimes you need a little reminder.
You do not have to lose yourself to find yourself. You will grow up a lot in the next four years. You will find new interests and new friends. Remember to hold on to who you are. Keep your morals and values. You can hold onto that and still grow, I promise.
Go to class. No seriously, go. When no one is taking attendance, it is very tempting to skip, but don't. When you go, it is so much easier to learn the topic. Also, some teachers will test on things they taught that are NOT in the book.
There are probably 100 more things that I could on about, but these are the ones that stand out in my head. I hope you will at least think about them. I love you and good luck!
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