At first, you won’t succeed, but you should try, try again.
Letting go of some first-semester friends.
Stepping onto a college campus freshman year is scarier than most horror movies. You're alone, you have to make new friends, and you're away from your family and the comforts of home. You'll be told by tour guides and family members that college is a place where you'll make lifelong friends, grow up, have life-changing experiences, etc. You'll want to make those memories the minute your foot touches the main quad, but hold your horses. When it comes to forging friendships, college is a four-year (sometimes longer) marathon, not a sprint. So go out and make those friends, but don't be afraid if a lot of those don't last (these are called first-semester friends, and they're a thing). Also, rest assured that you'll be making friends until the very end of school when you're hungover in your cap and gown.
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Holding off on declaring a major.
At some point, you'll remember that aside from the keg stands, beer pong tournaments, and walks of shame, college is a place of higher education where you are supposed to both learn and prepare yourself for the real world. And it will be exciting — suddenly, instead of having just general requirements like in high school, you'll be able to choose your own academic path, and, in the grander scheme of things, that means selecting a major. But don't be afraid to take your time. Most schools don't require you to declare your major until at least your sophomore year, so don't rush anything. This not only gives you time to change your mind (duh), but also to consider if you want to double major or minor in a subject area, study abroad, and a myriad of other things.
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Taking a difficult class, or a class outside of your comfort zone.
Not declaring your major RIGHT away also allows you to "experiment" academically. If you've ever felt like learning a new language, exploring film or gender studies, or wanted to learn about 18th-century France, now is the time! You won't be racing to fulfill major requirements as a freshman AND the process of exploring academically can help you figure out your likes and dislikes when it comes to finally declaring your major.
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Experimenting and getting to know yourself ~sexually.~
Sure, you may come into college with *some* sexual experience, but college is really the time to let your freak flag fly. A bunch of young, attractive adults, all the same age, in an enclosed environment is a recipe for sexual hijinks. Make every walk of shame a walk of fame, and do YOU — don't let anyone slut-shame you (and obviously, don't slut-shame anyone). That all being said, remember to be responsible, considerate of your partners, and USE PROTECTION. Most of all, don't feel the pressure to have any amount of sex, but instead, do what's comfortable.
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