This booklet provides advice, collected from the experiences of students who have completed their freshman year, on how to prepare for and complete the first year of college. The booklet begins with suggestions on the types of things that the new student should consider packing, such as items for the dorm room, various school supplies, personal-care items, and other things that will make living in a dormitory away from home easier and more enjoyable. Next, numerous tips are given on commuting to school, handling roommates, doing laundry, and ideas on how to begin fitting into campus life. Finally, advice is provided on the types of resources available when help is needed, as well as tips on safety, managing money, getting started in extracurricular activities, and understanding the academic side of the new environment. (GLR)