My freshman year was awesome. Probably my favorite year so far (my senior year might be better). I think what made it fun was that I was so naive and innocent. I don't think I would've done the things I did back then if I knew what I now know. But, I think that's what made it so much fun...the fact that I didn't know any better. I stayed out until 4am every night and was somehow able to make it to my 10am class the next day without a hang over. I thought that guys really meant it when they told you that they really want to take you out on a date.
Lessons I learned:
1) Beer before liquor, never been sicker. This is an important lesson.
2) Walls in college apartments tend to be very thin. If your roommate brings a guy home, make sure to spend the night out of the apartment or you might hear some things you wish you never heard.
3) The best way to keep a guy interested: don't be so quick to hook-up with him (I'm talking about hooking up...not sleeping with!).
4) One bad grade will ruin your GPA for all eternity.
5) Many professors do not care about you (notice I did not say all professors). They have a research grant and that is the only reason why they are teaching you.
6) Do not spend all the food money your parents give you on beer. I had a friend who didn't eat but drank lots of beer. She got very sick (obviously).
7) The walk-of-shame is very shameful.
8) If you come to college still dating your high school sweetheart, there is a 98% chance that you won't last until March. (just some of my well-observed statistics)
9) Do not call your parents when you are drunk. They will remind you of this at the next family reunion and it will be very embarrassing.
10) Do not call guys you have a crush on when you are drunk. They probably
won't remind you of your drunkeness because they probably won't ever speak to you again (sheer awkwardness).