10 things I wish I knew before going to college

CHICAGO - College is meant to be a learning experience. For some, it's the first time they're leaving the nest for an extended period of time. Despite how often your kids may have insisted they're adults over the past few years, most quickly realize there are many things they don't really know how to do. You could spend your time trying to explain how to do these things over the phone, or you could make sure they know how to handle "adulting" before they head out on their own. This summer, I received my undergraduate degree, and despite the four years and several thousand dollars I've