Re: Advice for college
Most of the stuff I am going to post has already been said, but here is my take.
In your first and second semester try to get the best possible grades you can. Math justifies this. If you start with a 3.8 with 24 credits, a 2.0 in a class will not knock you down that much, however if you start with a 2.0 for 24 and you make a 4.0 it will not improve your GPA that much. Start fast and you can slack a few classes off if you choose.
Rush - even if you never plan to join a house do this. It will allow you to meet many people and jump start your social life on campus.
Time management- This is something that will become important for the rest of your life. Learn this skill now. If you have an exam in two days it is much easier to study for a couple of hours over the next couple of days, than to slam 6 hours of studying in one night.
Keep up with you reading - Falling behind in your reading is the hardest thing to catch up on.
Show up to class & answer questions if you can - Popular belief says you are just a number, but if your professor takes attendance, and ask for participation do this it may be the difference in on of those borderline grade situations.
Have fun - always take time to enjoy yourself.
Stick it in as many poopers as you can (but always wrap it up).
Good luck.
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