[header] How to transition to college life [title] Stay organized. [step] You can do this in two main ways: by knowing your schedule and by buying a planner/calendar. The workload in college is going to be a lot more than it was in high school. 
Planning out your due dates, class times, and breaks will help you tailor your time management to your personal learning needs. It will also help you get a feel for how much time you will need to dedicate to studying and homework outside of class, so you have a better view of your available social and free time.