1) Go to the bookstore, look for all your textbooks, and write down their corresponding ISBN numbers. Then buy the books for cheaper online. Try Amazon, Half.com, and eBay.

2) If you plan to attend every single class over the next four years, then I commend you. However, students HAVE survived without such glory. College, unlike grade school, is not about attaining the "Perfect Attendance" award. It's about learning as much as possible to perform well on presentations, quizzes, tests, and papers. So, figure out a schedule that works best for you.

3) Depends on your preference. I'd say, on average, most students choose afternoon classes. That being said, I do notice that early-morning classes have smaller rosters and so you may get more one-on-one time with professors, if you value that.

4) Coffee shops, libraries, classrooms. Avoid your room or your dorm. Studying plus friends = lack of productivity.

What she said. I agree completely.

Don't forget learning to eat cheap. College is not college without saving every penny, taking advantage of every bargain, and eating some 10-cent packets of ramen to lower your post-grad tuition payments.Mmm, ramen. Chicken flavor is the best!