Your freshman year of college will be unique and important for a number of reasons. A lot of decisions that you make will affect the rest of your college career and experience.

Issues to deal with during your freshman year:

• Finding the right balance between work and school is important to do early. You will need to figure out your finances and decide how much you need to work to take care of your expenses, where you should work and how to get it all done without having a negative impact on your school work.
• Taking classes online might be an option at your school. This is a good time to experiment with online classes to see if they are the right fit for you.
• Choosing a major is an important decision to make as early as possible in your college career. This will allow you to remain focused on one field of study and get through college without having to spend a lot of extra time and money on unnecessary classes.
• Avoiding the pitfalls of college life is a huge challenge for any student. Learning to identify potential setbacks and developing discipline during your freshman year will help make the rest of your college experience a lot less stressful.
• Joining a student organization might be the right choice for you. Many students find that joining a student organization helps them to make like minded friends while exploring an area of interest. Being a part of a student organization actually defines the college experience for a lot of students.