Now your education is not free and can become a hassle when paying tuition. Loans, scholarships and your own money become the decisions to pay your tuition. The lessons in your classrooms are longer and less frequent, the professors cannot interrupt the lesson and help you individually. You must take full responsibility for your assignments. Make sure you turn in your work when you're supposed to because the professor won't remind you. Your environment is much larger than a typical high school classroom. Responsibility, hard work, self-discipline, note-taking, test-taking and time management will be a key characteristic needed in