There is a reason why so many people look back on college fondly. You have more freedom than you have ever had before, but you’re not yet burdened by all of the responsibilities of adulthood. It doesn’t always feel that way, though. Between taking classes, making friends, dealing with roommates, and more, it’s easy to get burned out. Instead, flourish by taking control of the situation from the beginning. 1. Managing College Academics Go to class. In large first-year classes, there might not be anyone taking attendance, which means that you won’t get in trouble the same way you may have in high school. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go to class, though, and some teachers will have an attendance policy. More importantly, skipping class means missing out on valuable learning. Don’t make your life more difficult by forcing yourself to cram come exam time. College is also expensive, and not going to class means that you are wasting a lot of your and/or your p...