This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Mich chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
- Eat more fruits and veggies.
- Cut back on the cussing—it isn’t lady like!
- Aim for a 4.0 (well, how about a 3.5?)
- Exercise at least twice a week. (walking up your apartment stairs doesn’t count).
- Try Benefit Mascara (can’t turn down that 24/7 fake lash look!)
- Don’t call yourself fat. Ever.
- Make your summer plans early (nobody wants to deal with those last minute diva-mode meltdowns).
- Throw your own party.
- Get crackin’ on your assignments and studying EARLY (Haven’t you learned that procrastination doesn’t actually work?)
- Get organized.
- Clean up after yourself (your roommates will love you, I promise).
- Do your own laundry. Come on, you’re a big girl now.
- Listen to “Beer Money” by Kip Moore.
- Go out without bringing a boy home at the end of the night.
- Attend your professor’s office hours this semester.
- Know your limits.
- Make a gay best friend.
- Laugh, and then laugh some more.
- Stay in your jammies for an entire Sunday.
- Bond with your roommates.
- Stop being selfish.
- Watch Lifetime movies (we all need a little suspense in our lives).
- Join a study group. See No. 3.
- Don’t be a heartbreaker.
- Kick old flames to the curb (nicely) if you’re not interested (nobody likes to be led on).
- Snuggle.
- Experiment with nail polish.
- Save your money.
- Keep a journal.
- Work hard; play hard.
- Stop being lazy. See No. 4.
- Listen to the Spice Girls when you shower.
- Be more independent.
- Call your mom at least once a week.
- Call your dad, too. He misses you just as much.
- Read Glamour magazine religiously.
- Buy fresh pens (in colors!)
- Change your sheets every other week.
- Stick to a routine.
- Don’t sleep past ten…thirty.
- Drink more water (adding lemon makes all the difference).
- Write someone a letter.
- Splurge on one pair of kick-ass heels (as long as you don’t stumble all over the place).
- Watch an episode—or two—of Judge Judy (your practicality will jump in just thirty minutes).
- Smile. Come on, there’s a lot to be happy about.
- Wash your face every morning and every night.
- Add glitter to an outfit—when appropriate.
- Dare to leave the house barefaced.
- Don’t skip class.
- Rock a pair of “Cat Eye” sunglasses (the sun still shines in January!)
- Don’t forget to deep condition your hair every week.
- Talk to that cute boy in your class. We’re not in middle school anymore.
- Be confident.
- Stop obsessing about every…little…thing.
- Don’t fake bake. No excuses.
- Become a leader.
- Show your school spirit.
- Make time for your friends.
- Be safe.
- Keep a tube of pepper spray in your evening clutch.
- Cook more; eat out less.
- Go skinny-dipping.
- Read a book…for fun.
- Surf Her Campus’s website daily.
- Sing out loud.
- Engage in meaningful conversations.
- Go to your doctor’s appointments.
- Don’t be a hypochondriac.
- Think before you act.
- Remember that “Mother Knows Best.”
- Ask for help when you need it.
- Don’t be trashy.
- Treat your friends well.
- Lose the attitude.
- Appreciate what you have.
- Watch The Devil Wears Prada. Over and over again.
- Play the lottery.
- Toss loose change in a piggy bank.
- Buy a pair of adorable glasses just because.
- Don’t smoke.
- Stay classy.
- Prioritize.
- Spritz on perfume before leaving the house. Always.
- Don’t stare at your phone, waiting for a text from that boy.
- Change up your hairstyle.
- Designate “alone time.”
- Walk with a purpose wherever you go.
- Have better posture.
- Designate “No Spending” days each week.
- Pay attention in class.
- Check your email regularly.
- Learn something new every day.
- Don’t lie.
- Make a profile on Linked-In.
- Check out your schools’ career center.
- Go on a date with an older man.
- Don’t spread yourself too thin.
- Remember to always put your best effort forward.
- Make your own bucket list.
- Watch all six seasons of Sex & The City.