But this also means that you’re living alone – for the very first time. No more roommates, no more parents, no more annoying younger brother to bother you.

Sure, your friends will come visit you and you’ll have neighbors that you”ll hopefully get to know, but for the most part – most of your time is spent alone.  And as cool as it may sound, you may be kinda afraid and unsure of what to do with all of this alone time, right?

But there’s actually a whole lot of beauty to being able to enjoy time alone.  Start off by blasting your favorite music in your new apartment (just make sure you’re not bothering your neighbors). You’ll be have your own dance party as you cook and fold laundry in no time.

Also be sure to hang up lots of art in your place to really make it feel like yours, and it will make the overall experience of being home a whole lot more enjoyable.  Make sure that your fridge is always stocked with your favorite munchies – it will always serve as an incentive to have your friends come over more often.

If you want to get to know the neighborhood, take yourself out to a coffee shop. It’s a great way to prevent yourself from getting too lonely without spending too much money and doing something too outrageous.