13 Changes You Shouldn't Be Afraid To Make This Year

There's something so refreshing about kicking off the school year with a new style. You're meeting new people on the regular and getting involved in campus activities, so don't feel bound to the look you're used to rockin'. Try out something new, and see how it goes.

In high school, you likely followed the same morning routine. Lucky for you, there's more wiggle room with your schedule in college. Hit the gym in the a.m. or grab your favorite latte at the coffee shop down the block. You're in charge of your routine, so be sure to fill it up with things you love.

Don't feel pressured to join the same clubs as all of your friends. You'll regret spending the majority of your free time doing something you're not passionate about. Find a club that speaks to you, and sign up!

Real talk: Music is magical AF. Don't feel like you have to stick to the same old tunes. The songs that have filled your heart with so much joy always will, but you have room to explore.

Not everyone is in love with their roommate situation — it happens. Make arrangements to switch up your living situation this year, so that your home life is as comfortable as possible.

Ready for the big chop or those highlights you've pinned a bunch of times on Pinterest? Take a chance and give your hair a complete fall makeover. Those blowout selfies are going to be #fire.

Your roomies, the people in your study group, and friends you met at orientation don't have to be your only friends. Be a social butterfly. You can claim numerous friend groups as your people.

Success shouldn't be based solely on getting good grades. It can be achieved in many ways — for example, accomplishing a new form of meditation, sticking to your kickboxing routine, thriving in your internship, or helping out a good friend. Be a successful #girlboss in all aspects of your life.

Make a little promise to yourself. Promise that you will no longer keep your feelings caged up if you genuinely know that they're the real deal. You never know, the person on the other end could be waiting for you to speak up.

This could be the best year to join a sorority. Get involved in recruitment week, and scope out the sororities you could see yourself being part of. Your forever sisters are waiting.

The career you want to pursue will likely be influenced by the classes you sign up for, your professors, or your internships. Don't be afraid to go down a different path than you initially planned on, because now's the time to figure it all out.

You'll be introduced to so many new people throughout college. They're going to challenge you to think and dream bigger. This will likely reflect on your bucket list goals. The sky's the limit.

Your spare time shouldn't always equate to rewatching your favorite TV show. Get out in the world and discover a trendy thrift shop or explore new parts of your campus. The possibilities are endless.