SURVIVAL STRATEGY #19: Don’t settle for what you learned as a kid. Explore the riches of your own tradition and broaden your horizons to find

SURVIVAL STRATEGY #17: The ongoing explosion in communications and social networking technology has helped connect people in profound new ways. But, like power tools, communication

SURVIVAL STRATEGY #15: Understanding the difference between high school teachers and college professors will make a big difference in your academic success.

SURVIVAL STRATEGY #10: Keeping yourself together mentally and emotionally when so much is changing can be a real challenge. Basic self-care—food, sleep, physical activity, managing

SURVIVAL STRATEGY 8: The subject of sex cuts to the core of who you are and what you’re looking for in ways that few other

SURVIVAL STRATEGY #7: You will probably never again be in such close proximity to as many datable people as you will in college. Don’t squander

SURVIVAL STRATEGY #6: Depending on where you go to college, you may find yourself rubbing elbows with a much more culturally, economically, sexually, and religiously

SURVIVAL STRATEGY #5: Homesickness is a fact of college life, but it doesn’t have to defeat you. Develop habits and relationships that will help you

SURVIVAL STRATEGY #2: Making good friends in college is important, but it takes time. Be patient, be smart, and stay connected to your support network—the

SURVIVAL STRATEGY #1: The months leading up to your first day of college can often be a blur. At its best, all of this kinetic