I learned that if you're one of those overachievers in high school, you will still have to study in college. Not studying and not attending class will result in either a withdrawal or forced leave. I was one of those high school students who never studied and still made A's. I went to college and suffered a serious culture shock because no one cared if I attended class or studied (other than my parents and who listens to them at 18). As a result, I failed and had to withdraw from school. I finally got myself together, went back to school, graduated cum laude and went on to earn a PhD. It would've been much easier and cheaper if I had attended class and studied in the beginning. Being in huge student loan debt sucks.
So, for those of you starting college, GO TO CLASS! Find smart, dedicated study partners and study with them. Talk to your professors. Most of them really want to help. If they won't help you understand the work, find another professor or another class. Don't hang out with the "cool" people who never go to class or you will find yourself playing Spades in the lounge all day instead of attending class and failing out of school. If you are lucky enough to live in a state that pays your tuition through something like the HOPE grant, take advantage of it and maintain your grades. Not having 20-30K of debt when you get out will be worth it.
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