what i have learned from my hardships in the past three months

I'm so glad this semester is coming to a close.
I feel like I'm finally getting acclimated, and now it's over; but that's okay because I'm taking more than a full time schedule for summer which will keep my momentum moving forward.
I'm finally just me here at school again, and even though the adjustment has been hard (harder than I could have imagined) I have a great sense that everything is going to be okay now.
I have learned some pretty hard lessons this semester.
I've learned that I'm not in my small town anymore, and that not every teacher is going to give a shit whether or not I'm doing well in their class (or give me second chances to do so).
I've learned that while making a change can be hard, it's harder when you jump into unstable things like romantic relationships.
I've learned that it is up to me to get involved, it's not going to come to me.
I've learned that it's virtually impossible to work enough hours to pay for everything and balance school, and that in the end, my classes and grades are what is more important.
I've learned that my family is much more supportive than I thought they were.
I've learned that I can depend on my family for things I've grown accustomed to not depending on them for.
I've learned that my parents are amazing in more senses than one, and that I truly appreciate their presence in my life.
I've learned that a really great professor can make or break your semester.
I've learned that I am blessed.
I've learned that you can't always count on the people you thought you could.
I've learned that I can't depend on others for my own happiness.
I've learned that being a college student really does mean being poor...really poor sometimes.
I've learned that I am stronger than I thought in a lot of ways, and weak in ways I never thought I would be.
I've learned that I do have a few friendships that are true, and that I shouldn't ever take advantage of them.
I've learned that people aren't what I think.
I've learned that betraying yourself and your beliefs does not mean keeping the people you betrayed them for in the first place.
I've learned to count more on myself.
I've learned a lot this semester. It's been hard...really really hard...but when I get through all of this, maybe, just maybe, the lessons I've learned (and am sure to learn) will be worth it in the end.