Try to find books cheaper or rent them online and bring your own food with you for meals; it will help your wallet in the long run.

Join in the groups. The college is only a community college but it has great clubs.

try online classes. stay on top of things.

You will get out of this school exactly what you put into it. Spend the first couple weeks getting to know the in's and outs of the school. Get involved in clubs and organizations, they have a lot to offer. Take advantage of the free tutorial services. If you're looking to transfer, work VERY closely with your other school when choosing what courses to take, because each one costs you a lot of money and time. Have fun, you can really learn to love this place if you try.

Make sure you study, it makes the classes much less stressful! Also, don't be afraid to speak up in class, teachers like it when you participate in discussion. If you take night classes, the parking lot is kind of scary at night, as a security guard at the front desk to escort you, they will.