In the sage words of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy " - DON'T PANIC

• • Be Patient - there was never a better time to have an e-book or a good game on your smart phone or tablet.
  • Hang on to all the papers you are given - most of them will turn out to be important.
  • Make sure you have something to drink with you (and drink it) - dehydration can lead to headaches and worse.
  • Chat with and make friends with other students, you are all in this together - in the end you are competing against a set of academic requirements and standards, NOT each other.
  • Be Patient.
  • The Advisors are here to help you, they want you to do well and graduate in four years. Listen to them.
  • The first semester in College is usually the hardest one - taking courses you are not ready for is a very bad idea.
  • College is not High School. Not only is college more difficult, but it is also different - which is worse! So be guided by those who know how it works.
  • However, ultimately it is YOUR education and YOUR choices!
  • By the way did I say - Be Patient.
  • Don’t Panic!