Here goes:

1. Education is a big deal. Yes, you don't NEED to apply yourself to get good grades but with some effort you can go from good to great.

2. Procrastination is a bad habit, so don't start and you won't have to worry about trying to quit.

3. Don't give a f*ck about what anyone else thinks: be yourself.

4. You may have pressure to go to a private college and study for Computer Programming. Neither of these will end up as appealing as they sound.

5. Live a life filled with pursuit of passion. You've got a great mind and shape it early to be the next Keats.

6. Women, while great, are NOT to be placed above an education. Or a job. Or family. Or friends. Or hobbies. Or your identity. Don't let any of those suffer for any woman, you'll hate yourself later if you do.

7. You will not know what love is at 18, so don't be manipulated. On the other hand, if you see someone named Hyzenthlay around at TFF, TALK TO HER AND BECOME FRIENDS. You'll thank me later.

8. Take all the family vacations you can. You'll have enough time left in the rest of your life to work, and the memories you'll miss can't be regained.