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Going out for drinks a lot is expensive. Find a drink recipe on Pinterest, mix your own drinks at home, and invite people over. Cheaper and more fun!
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Hide $10 – $20 in your room and car, you’ll forget about it until you really need it.
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Buy a planner and use it. Nothing is more stressful than not having a balance in college.
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Don’t be afraid of the unknown, just do it like Nike.
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Always put some ‘you’ time aside. You never notice how much you need it until you have some time to yourself.
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Love yourself before you commit to a relationship.
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Surround yourself with people you aspire to be like and people who can be honest with you.
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Listen to understand, not respond.
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Not everything will be perfect and you have to accept that.
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Treat yourself to something you’ve been wanting every few months, it’s a good feeling.
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Take care of your skin!
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Never underestimate your potential, you’re meant to do big things.
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Find a song that brings you peace. Whenever you’re stressed, sad, mad, frustrated, any negative emotion listen to it.
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Always choose the outfit that makes you feel like you can conquer anything.
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Sometimes it’s better to put your phone away and live in the moment.
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Keeping toxic people in your life is more harm than good.
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Know which friends like you for you or only like you for your connections.
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Write your goals down, there’s a higher chance of you accomplishing them.
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Develop a personal brand and use it on your Linkedin, Resume, and in interviews. You’ll have a higher chance at being hired for your dream job.
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Choose a major because you’re passionate about it, not because of the money.
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Remember to always stay positive and keep your head up.
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UTSA chapter.