1. You control your destiny

The first step to getting good grades in college and having a little fun in the process is the understanding that you are in control. College is nothing like high school. There are no parents or teachers there to remind you that you have to study or when to turn in an assignment. You’ll need to take the responsibility that comes with being a college student. Your grades will depend on the effort you put into your courses.

A large part depends on you believing in yourself. Believing that you can be successful in college; really believing it. Don’t let past failures and negative things people have told you undermine your success. Be confident in yourself. You were accepted to college because they thought you had what is takes to be successful.