I have worked with many college students and I think one of the keys to success is based on the little decisions you make each day. Go to class, study more than you think you need to, pick the right friends, balance your life. Of course you will be homesick, especially around the 8th week of class just after you get your first midterm grades. Based on your concerns I think you will be OK. Worrying motivates you to work harder so you won’t fail. A good attitude and work habit to have. Good luck.

College is really similar to high school in terms of how hard your basic classes are. You probably will only feel swamped because of the social scene and other obligations. As long as you stay up to date and don’t get far behind your first 2 years will be a breeze. Also, big thing to remember–go to class! Some schools have it so that you never have to go. I tried this once and when it came time to take the test I totally bombed. Its always best to attend class and take notes no matter how boring your professor is- you paid to be there so you might as well attend. If anything, bring your laptop and do homework for another class but at least you will be there so you can hear about any extra credit or test questions

Most first-time college students probably feel as you do, and most of them make it. College studies require more discipline and effort than high school. You need to take your studies seriously. Many students learn far too late how important it is to earn good grades. You may want to talk to a college counselor to organize a good course of study, so that you take some easy courses and some hard ones. A good balance is important so that you don’t get overwhelmed. College is not only for study. Here is where you develop social skills, meet friends, and gain wonderful new experiences.

Dorm life can be interesting and a valuable experience. There is nothing wrong with staying at home if the college is not far. It costs less, and you can still develop a nice social life with students you meet in your classes. You may try living at home during your first year, then take a dorm later. Alternatively, you could try dorm life in your first year, and later move back to mom if you think that is preferable. Don’t be afraid of new experiences in your life. College can be some of the most wonderful time in your life that you will always remember.

The chances are good you will face a work level like you’ve never seen before. My first day in History of Theater we were given an assignment to see a film, the following week a play and while we weren’t assigned it we hosted a series of High School one acts at our theater on campus and I attened about six hours of it and interacted with my instructors who where there.

And don’t be a yes man, shoot from your gut.

I praised the High School take on At The Zoo and he asked me if I saw the first preformace where they switched roles, I didn’t but I thought that was fantastic idea.

The play I was assigned to see, Tartuff, at Cal Arts directed by some great Austrilian expert on Molier. I thought it stunk and when I got to class everyone was talking about and giving rave reviews EXCEPT me and when the instructor arrived he, too, thought it stunk!

This is college, you’re suppose to live, sleep,eat and breath it.

Computer students are suppose to live in the computer room.

Theater student live at the theater.

Whenever I’d go some place, such as to the NY Ballet Theater show at the Greek, I’d see one of my instructors there.

English one also had an assignment the first day, to write both a subjective and objective one pager on the same topic.

And you’re reading text books as well. You can easily read 50,000 words a week and write 10,000 words.

Your History or Polysci teacher might have to write a report on something with 7-15 references in style format (Chicago or similar)

For History of TV and Cinema we had to do a project to get better than a C.

One guy did the History of Wide Screen as a Zap Comic Book. Another (who was a grip at the studios) interviewed Rudy Vallie. Another brought in a film he had, and old TV show kinescope.

We had to pay lab fees in that class on top of tuition and books, because he screened films. We saw Kane, Sierra Mardre, Bicycle Theif, La Strada and a few others.

Relax. College will be what you make it to be. If you are responsible and study, you’ll have no grade problems unless you lack some background–not very likely.

As for the emotional attachment to momma, it will stretch but not break especially if you are that near and can get home for a “fix” every now and then.

College can be fun. Just make time for you to study and also pay for parking. I don’t know where you are, but parking sucks in California.

With your work load its easy to get overwhelmed, so have a little fun but don’t get sidetracked.

Also if your teachers know you play a sport; some of them will be a little nicer when they grade (it’s a cheap trick, but very helpful)

It’s my second year in college and I love it.

I am rilly hapi that I gradweighten from Caledge. I’m reilly now gud in spelleng end mathimathis!

Kidding aside!

nope… i’m thankful… i went to school and made it…

thankful for having wonderful families that supported me!

breeding is more important than money!

Nothing comes easy… but you’ll get there and never ever give up!

Do your homework, reading, etc. FIRST, and then enjoy the social and cultural offerings of college. NEVER miss a class (unless you’re sick). Those who didn’t make it screwed up one or both of these rules. That usually happens because alcohol, drugs or a sex life pops up to interfere. Don’t ever say, “That won’t happen to me.”

No worse than last year of high school. Study hard and don’t party.

Great for maturing to live on campus and away from your parents.

Everybody is swamped their first semester.

Then they figure out which is the stuff that can’t wait.