-focus on getting as much as you can done (correctly) so that you won't have to take work home

-take notes in your own words so that you'll have a better understanding of what's going on. this will make whatever you're learning less difficult and more enjoyable for you.

-try and befriend your teachers, because then you'll be able to listen to them easier

-don't copy work from friends, as tempting as it sounds, because then you won't get a real understanding of the topics you're studying