A Few Things Every COLLEGE Girl Should Know

College marks the start of a girls young adult life. During this period, we make most of our mistakes and have the most fun. It's like that Brittney Spears song Not A Girl, Not Yet a Woman, so our parents are there to help us out, while still giving us our space. I came up with a few pearls of wisdom to help some of you ladies out.

A Few Things Every College Girl Should Know:

Your Main Focus Should be Education

College is about more than just moving into the dorm to get away from home, pledging into the sorority of your choice, or just meeting new people. College is about getting an education. That is the reason why you're there. Take advantage of everything your school has to offer, but don't forget what's important, like actually passing your classes. Education is the only way to compete in this world. Get one!!

Credit cards are not your friend

This something that I wish someone would have told me!! Credit Cards are the enemy! If you don't have enough to pay off the complete balance when it is due, then you shouldn't charge it on your credit card. Credits cards are nothing more than long term debt in the making. If you can, avoid them at all costs. Trust me ... you'll be glad that you did.

If You Got, Flaunt It

All of us have something that we love about ourselves. If you have great legs, there is no harm is wearing a lot of skirts and shorts. If you have a great smile, stay cheese'n. If you have great hair, slang and bang and keep it healthy. You get the picture. Whatever it that is great about you ... show it off!

Your Body is Your Temple

This is very important to know. All of us are blessed with one body. Everything about may not be perfect, but it's yours and yours alone. You have the power to choose what goes into it, on it, and what is around it <- to a certain extent. Take care of your body. Exercise. Eat right. Keep it clean on the inside and the outside. Get tested and make sure you get your yearly exams. It's the only body you get ... be good to it and you'll live a lot longer.

How to Do things Alone

Sometimes you have to spend a little quality time with yourself. Get to know who you are. Like yourself. If you are always surrounded by other people, you won't be able to form your own opinions about things, or get your own shine. Having to always have someone around is a sign of insecurity. Be comfortable in your own skin. The only way to do that is to sometimes be a Party of One.

A Place Where You are Guaranteed to have Fun

All work and no play will make you a stick in the mud. There should be a least one place that is a guaranteed good time for you. After a hard week of hitting the books, GO THERE! Have fun. Mingle. That's what being young is about. After studying and passing test, hell, you deserve to enjoy yourself for a little while.

Now's the Time to Date

Most married couples that stay together longer than five years, say that they met while one or both of them were in college. At this age you have a pretty good understanding what of some traits and characteristics that you look for in a mate are. Go out and date! That's the only way you'll know for sure what you like and what you don't. You may even meet your future husband in the process. ** Nobody can tell you when is the appropriate time to have sex. Only you can decide that for yourself. Just know that you don't have to have sex with every guy that shows you a little attention or takes you out on a date. Use your best judgement in deciding who is worthy of your goodies.

True Friends are Hard to Come By, Cherish Them

Everyone that you come in contact with won't be your friend. Some will fake like they are only to find out your secrets. Some may only get close to use you. Others will come around because your the "it" girl of the moment and as soon as the crowd is gone, so are they. A friend will never leave you hanging or put your business in the streets. If you have one or a small group of true friends, let them know you love them and treat them well.

Don't Create Obstacles For Yourself

This is the biggest problem that most of us face. We create hardships for ourselves. While your in college, it's probably not the right time to try and start a family. I doesn't matter how much you love your dude, or how much he says that he loves you, wait until after you are done with school to have a child. It will one less thing for you stress over, and you'll be better able to care for a child once you have your degree.