Things I wish I did in college before graduating...

As a recent graduate of college I found out quickly that maybe I wasn't as prepared for the real world as I thought. People tell me all the time how they can't wait to graduate and etc. but I'd give anything right now to have a assignments due rather than working full time at a place that has nothing to do with my degree, just to pay the bills. I realized that in college I could've done so much more. If you're still in college here are some of the things I wish I did. Please learn from my mistakes lol

1. Join clubs related to my major

This is common sense. I knew better. I was a mass communication major. I was literally in every org but the one for my degree. I usually stuck to majority black clubs. Not saying anything was wrong with supporting my people but the real world isn't like that. My excuse was "mass communication students are weird" which is true. We are. When dealing with mass communication students you get every aspect of it. You get film, directing, broadcasting, journalists...all things artsy, and students who were truly passionate about it. Then you have people like me who just likes to talk and be seen and wants to be famous lol By not being in these degree related orgs I missed out on networking opportunities, experience , and fun trips. If I could do college over that's definitely something I make myself join, to better help me in the future.

2. Avoid distractions 

Boys were a huge distraction for me. Had  the biggest heartbreak in college. That boy made me lose focus for a whole semester. I thank God I didn't fail any classes that year but my grades could have definitely been better. Also trying to be at any and every scene. You ever see those people at every party, no matter what day it is, and think to yourself "do they not have homework or tests to study for?" 9 times out of 10 they do, and are failing or they not even enrolled. You don't have to be at every party. Popularity doesn't pay tuition and you can't get a degree in it. It's always the same people, with the same music, in the same forever 21 outfits. There's always going to be parties, but make sure your priorities are in order, before you throw ass.

3. Creating relationships with professors 

Till this day...after 4 1/2 years of college I only have a relationship with one professor. She's seriously the sweetest person ever. Its sad that I didn't realize how important it was to have these relationships until it was too late. If you ever need a recommendation letter or job opportunity these people can help you, so it's important to keep them around. Seriously every time I need a letter of recommendation I ask her but I feel bad sometimes because in ALWAYS asking her. I should've developed other relationships with my other teachers so I could have a variety of opportunities.

4. Build my brand

I've had my blog and YouTube channel for like 2 years now. If I was consistent my following would be higher. I would probably be better at it, and probably would've expanded it into a business sooner. It's makes no sense how I have such a large following on Twitter and IG yet some people don't even know I blog and etc. this is my fault. I was so into twitter and trolling because people thought that I was funny, when I could've been using my platform to promote my brand. Now I'm just known for being that funny short girl. Which is ok, but I'm smart too you guys lol I have a degree. I want to change the world. I want to help as many people as I can. I aspire to inspire and with you all support I promise not to let you down.

5. Save money

All those years of getting refunds I never thought to actually save money. I was getting thousands of dollars and wasting it on bundles and clothes when I could've invested it in myself and brand, traveled the world for networking, or just had something to fall back on if I couldn't find a job right away after college. Now I'm stuck working at a job I hate because it pays my bills. Now I have to wait on income tax like regular adults but even then I still have bills and student loans to pay. Speaking of student loans, if you don't need them, don't get them. I know the thousands of dollars are so tempting but think about the future. Do you really wanna spend he rest of your life paying loans back? Especially if your major doesn't guarantee a job. If you can, start paying them back while you're in school.

Hopefully you will take these things into consideration. Learn from my mistakes and keep me in your prayers lol

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