Learn these 3 life skills before you're done with high school.

College teachers do not have the time — and are not required — to coddle students who are struggling before freaking out when it's the end of the semester and grades are due.

When you are struggling with anything, communicate this to the adult in charge. Be proactive and honest, and take responsibility for your part in the problem. Being polite about it is important, too.

Many freshmen get a major taste of freedom in college and make poor dietary choices — gaining 15, or more, pounds during their first semester.

They don't have their parents preparing and serving them meals anymore. Between the meal card and the access to alcohol, students can quickly spiral.

So take charge of your own health. Utilize university fitness center. Seek assistance from the university's mental-health-service center.