Start by making sure you get to class, if you drink, do it on the weekends to start until you know what to expect from the classes. I am speaking from experience and after working construction for 4 years I finally just graduated after 11 years. Get the school down first, plenty of time to party after that. Make lots of friends, go to every basketball/football/wrestling, volleyball event you can. It will never be more accessable or cheap ever again!! Most of all enjoy every minute, try to graduate in no less than 5 years though, makes for an easier class load.