The Skinny on your First Year in College

When you arrive on a college campus, spread out in front of you are literally thousands of new things to learn. For most students, it takes months to discover how to successfully navigate their new environment. Nine months, in fact, September to May: your first year in college.

Now you can have the answers that all first-year students wish they had from the beginning. And you can have them in about an hour.

The information in this book was gathered from scholars and students at colleges across the nation: two-year, four-year, private, public, large, and small. Aspects from each are tied together with the common theme every first-year student expressed: they needed help. We're going to help by telling you the story of Jake, a first-year student at T.H.E. University. He is about to experience many of the obstacles first-year students encounter.

Your first year will be full of challenges, questions, and opportunities. In an hour or so, you'll be ready.

10 Most Important Things To Remember About Your First Year In College

1. Your Expectations May Not Match Your Experiences.
2. Play An Active Role In Your First Year
3. Your Relationships With People Will Change
4. Go To Class!
5. Improve The Way Your Study
6. You Will Feel Overwhelmed And Tired
7. Make School Your Second Home
8. Get Involved In Clubs, Groups, Sports, or Something That Interests You
9. Second Semester Is An Opportunity To Do Everything Better
10. Freshman Year Is About Learning To Learn