No matter what your educational background is, entering a college environment will provide opportunities for new ways of doing things. Even if you speak English fluently, you may find college intimidating at first. Sections E1-E4 focus on ways to make your transition to college smooth and successful.

In the United States, college classrooms are interactive—students are expected to participate in discussions and sometimes work together in groups. Students are also treated as adults who are responsible for managing their own course work and schedule. Succeeding in this environment may require you to adjust your habits both inside and outside the classroom.