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Relief. Freedom. These are probably some of words that come to mind of a young eighteen year old getting ready to leave their parents house and be off to college. But everybody knows with freedom comes responsibility. And if a college bound teenager hasn't gained enough maturity before stepping foot on a college campus they're in for a rude awakening.

Though many losers end up at college - college is not for losers. For many teenagers this is their first "real world" experience with the addition of the "the reset button" aka parents. I call this factor the "just in case security blanket button " in the event some of their decisions don't play out as planned. They can always call mom and dad and say I need help. For this reason maturity is a must if you're teenager embarking on the college life. Distracting and luring temptations are everywhere to do the wrong thing. College is filled with parties, drinking, studying, college term papers, and more parties and drinking.

I hate to lecture you but a few things need to be taken into consideration while you are at college if you want to survive. Above all things choose your friends wisely. You and your college buddies all are in college for basically the same reason. To add value to your life package. The issue here is some people have ulterior motives. Sort of wolves in sheep clothes. Keep your eyes peel and girls keep your clothes on.

Secondly, college expenses run up very fast as semesters come and go. If you're one of kids whose not a member of that old famous bank most teenagers of affluent parents have - "bank of mom and dad" then you need to consider budgeting, student loans, work study programs, and of course an off campus jobs to help you tackle some of your college expenses. The caveat to this is you almost have no time for yourself. Ever!

For those of you who fall into the category of "strap for cash" and budgeting and a job just won't take care of your serious college financial crunch. Then many times the best answer is a loan. Though financial advisors may frown upon this way of rescuing yourself. I've come to understand that certain kinds of debts are not good or healthy for your financial life. But a student loan is an investment. It is an Investment in you and your future. And if the job market opens up nicely by the time your being hauled into the real world after graduating college then you'll be making the necessary money to pay it back and still support yourself.

Lastly, let me say this. Prepare yourself for long days and nights. Prepare yourself for assignments that kick you in the "you know what" and a host of other things that come along as you move forward into the college life. This thought reminds me of song I heard called the college life. The artist cleverly details some of the many points involved with college life. Gives a real clear picture of college and all it entails. In fact, you might even find yourself dancing to this song at one of your college parties. So as you're putting together your "going away to college kit" download a copy of this song as a bonus. And listen to it. Click the link below to listen.

College is one of those life experiences if you can get a taste of it do so. Also many college students end up meeting their life long partners at school. So as your choosing your major pay attention who standing to next you. They might be just the right person you've been looking for. Having found someone who you have a lot in common with is always a huge plus at college.