8 Things We Wish We Knew In College

College is a fun place to be. Here you meet friends, lovers, teachers, who last you a long time. Even if they do move away, the memory still remains. College becomes like a way of life. You don't think that it will ever end, until it does. There are some things that you should definitely know when you're in college. It will help you have a better college life.

8 Most Overrated Things About College Life

Today we take a trip down memory lane, to the college where we studied and tell you about the things we wish we knew when we were in college.

Everyone Is Insecure

In college one of the most important things to know is that, everyone is insecure. Some are insecure about their looks, others about being single and some others about their virginity. But you should know that your thoughts are echoed by each of your contemporaries.

Risks Are Worth Taking

As we grow older we look back and regret not taking more chances and questions like "what if....", weigh us down. Thus, another thing to know while in college is that, risks are worth taking! Ask that girl out, who is way out of your league. Learn a new language or stand up to that senior who finds reasons to hit you. It will be worth it.

Grades Aren't Everything

Parents of course expect you to cram hard and get higher grades in the exam. But you have to understand that grades aren't everything. Learn a new skill or a hobby. Continuously learn new things. Our brains function better when it is fed with fresh content, not when it is forced to remember recycled answers!

Ask Questions, However Stupid

We couldn't emphasise how important asking questions is, while in college. To understand things, ask as many questions as you can while in college. It is better to look stupid, than really be stupid.

Looks Don't Matter

College is a phase where everyone wants to feel good about the way they look. Well, you should know that college is when you can experiment with your looks. Anything you do has potential to be the next trend, at least among your friends. Dress smart and mix it up. You'll surprise yourself.

Teachers Can Be Friends Too

There are various things to know and learn in college. Some of the teachers you meet in college, go on to become your friends and they also influence your future self. Age is just a number, as your teachers can also be your friends.

Never Bunk Library Hours

Though it may seem that you're wasting your hours at the college library, it is a place where magic happens. Books are the gateways to new realms, of course in your mind, but they aren't any less intriguing. Yet another thing you should know while in college is that, never miss library hours.

College Will Be Missed

When in college, you constantly curse it and wish for it to be over. You don't realise that the same college brings so many elements together, elements that matter to you. Your friends from different states, the girl who makes your heart skip a beat and the teacher whom you absolutely adore, all under a single roof. Even though there will be a lot of college issues, you should realise before its too late that college will be dearly missed.