50 things I learned in college

Brief content warning for various heavy themes. Tread lightly, mind your boundaries. 

1. People will lie.
2. It's important to trust your instincts.
3. You are allowed to eat.
4. Don't go to bed hungry. 
5. People are cruel.
6. Never walk home from class in a short skirt.
7. Don't mix alcohol and weed.
8. Don't mix controlled substances when a man is over. It will not end well.
9. Morning sickness is the worst.
10. Pregnancy happens, even when you think it won't.
11. It is not your fault when you lose the baby.
12. Sometimes, your parents are not right.
13. Sometimes, you have to let people go.
14. You must say, "I am not what happened to me."
15. The victim is never at fault for the actions of their rapist.
16. Intoxication is not an invitation.
17. Raising Cane's is a terrible first date.
18. Taking your meds is of the utmost importance. Remember that.
19. Drink lots of water.
20. Cut out excessive caffeine. Your heart will thank you.
21. Find somebody to love. Your heart will thank you.
22. Queen is a magic charm to stop a bad day.
23. Freddie Mercury is the best person to pray to.
24. Your loved ones could die at any moment. Cherish them.
25. Sometimes, your grandparents look up to you. 
26. It's okay to listen to your body. Take care of yourself.
27. Make space for chronic illness.
28. If you don't make space for yourself, your health will do it for you.
29. Kids say the funniest things.
30. Hexing people is fun.
31. Opening yourself up to new experiences is crucial for growth.
32. Never stop growing.
33. Don't let your roommate flush marijuana down the toilet.
34. Don't spend your life in the closet because being cis-gender is comfortable.
35. Talk to new people. 
36. Stay in touch with old people.
37. Don't use public bathrooms without hovering.
38. Living in a dorm is absolutely awful.
39. So is the Spalding dining hall food.
40. Mental health >> GPA.
41. It's okay to be burned out.
42. It's okay to change your mind.
43. Therapy is cool, but so is self-care.
44. You can't run around on empty.
45. Find your passion.
46. Stay in love with yourself and your writing.
47. Read diverse books and learn something. 
48. Don't be afraid to say no.
49. Starbucks on Central and 3rd is an awful place to work. 
50. Forgive yourself.