[Beth Sweet]

Remember to have fun with it! Don't be afraid to take chances, to be the person that you want to be. This is a new chance, a new start. The people at your college aren't going to know you, they will be just meeting you. Shape the person that you want to be, and become it.

Take some fun classes! Don't overwhelm yourself with all of your tough classes at once.

No matter how many times you forget your ATM code (I have the running record of all of my friends for forgetting it 6 times), go to the bank, bring your liscence and they'll give it to you.

BEWARE OF CREDIT CARDS! Most people haven't been out on their own before. Most people haven't had credit cards. There's no one there to tell you no. If you want to go to the mall and get 17 Louis Voittan purses, mom isn't going to be in your dorm room when you get back to yell at you to take them back. I have a friend right now who is paying over $300/month just in credit card interest. Don't do that, it's very bad.

On the other hand, don't be afraid to spoil yourself sometimes! Some of those things that mom and dad say no to at home (for me, it's my weekly ice cream run to Coldstone), you can have now. Just be sure to use self control.

Ratemyprofessor.com is your friend. If you don't see very much in the way of ratings, your school might have its own site. Talk to your RA, see if one exists. This site is your friend and will help you avoid a really bad semester.

Get to know your RA, they are older and have been there before. Every college is different, they will be able to tell you the little tricks of survival at yours.

And finally, HAVE FUN! This is college, one of the most fun times in your life! Enjoy it, make lots of new friends, and have the time of your life!