Your 20s are one of the most critical periods in a woman’s life. It is a transitional time where a girl can discover her true self and really become a woman. In your 20s, you will be wrapping up your final years of college, getting your first real job, buying a house, and building your life. You will most likely come to realize that you have no idea what the hell you are doing. To give you a head start and hopefully help prevent this, here is a list of 20 things that every girl should know how to do before she turns 20.
1. How to be independent.
2. How to manage your money.
3. How to vote.
4. How to defend yourself.
5. How to put together furniture… especially the IKEA kind.
6. How to interview like a boss.
7. How to schedule your own appointments.
8. How to deposit a check.
9. How to check for breast cancer.
10. How to make food other than mac & cheese.
11. How to speak up for yourself.
12. How to embrace your inner beauty.
13. How to have a savings account with actual money in it.
14. How to do CPR and the Heimlich.
15. How to manage the basics on your car. Put gas in, put in oil, and change a tire.
16. How to pitch a tent.
17. How to dress appropriately.
18. How to do laundry.
19. How to be a good houseguest and hostess.
20. How to say, “no.”