8 Truths About College That Nobody Tells You
About this episode
<p>These 8 pieces of advice will change your college experience.</p><p>In this episode, Mel is sharing the most impactful and insightful advice for all college students.</p><p>Think of it as a freshman year survival guide.</p><p>And if you’re a parent of a college student, this episode is one that you’re going to want to share and listen to with your kid.</p><p>Mel is sharing advice on:</p><ul><li>How to handle drinking and hookup culture </li><li>Why you need to stop clinging to your high school friends</li><li>How to take responsibility for your own experience and manage the ups and downs of this new season of life </li><li>How to navigate change and uncertainty</li><li>Understanding what is happening to your body and brain during the first month of college</li><li>What you really learn from college and why it’s not all about studying</li></ul><p>This episode is the cheat sheet for how to navigate college (and any major life change), so grab your pen and paper because class is in session. </p><p>For another personal episode on navigating your 20’s, check this out next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-154">13 Things I Wish I Knew in My 20s</a></p><p>Connect with Mel:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, <a href="https://melrobbins.com/what">What Do You Really Want,</a> to finally answer that question and redefine your future. </li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v">Mel's TikTok </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46PVnPs">Sign up for Mel’s personal letter </a></li><li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer">Disclaimer</a></li></ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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