Every scholar aims at pursuing his/her education till the highest level. However, some of their dreams crush when they receive admission letters to their dream colleges, only to learn that they cannot afford to pay for the college. Parents are given the responsibility to see their children through college but sometimes the finances are overwhelming, and they cannot afford the college fees. They look for alternative ways to pay for college.

A college major is a field of study that one takes up in during the last two years of their learning; if your degree runs for two years the major is usually selected at the beginning of your course. One can major in one or two courses depending on the weight of their coursework. A person can also create their own major.

Procrastination is the tendency of postponing activities; this causes people to carry out activities at the eleventh hour. Procrastination can be associated with mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and irrational behavior. To avoid procrastination one can create a timetable, have work appraisals, and sign contracts. These documents enable one to work on things in a timely manner.

When we go off to college we are often allocated a roommate either by the institution or the person in charge of the hostel. Different people have different personalities; you have to keep your fingers crossed and hope that you get a roommate whose personality matches with yours. Avoid pre-judging your housemate before they talk to you; be nice to them, and get to know them.