Get to know your instructor, his/her expectations, and go to see them during their office hours.
Determine your best time of day and schedule it for study time.
Don’t cram for exams; study everyday.
Get to know your classmates, join a study group and get involved in student organizations and activities.
Spend time in the library and visit it online for a wealth of resources to help you writing a research paper, studying, test taking and staying healthy.
Set goals and write down a plan of action to reach them.
Keep a daily "to do" list, prioritize and begin completing the most important things first.