The first week back at college is officially done. You have gotten through either the past three days or the past week. You're all settled into your dorm room and apartments if you have decided to live on campus and commuters are remembering the difficulties of finding a parking spot.

Finding and making friends: Maybe you found friends that you made last year or you are back to finding people to hang out with. Try to become friendly to those who are on the same floor as you or in the same building. Join a club. Talk to the person next to you in your classes. If it is your junior or senior year, and you have a declared major, don't be surprised to see at least one familiar face in more than one class. Be friendly maybe a friendship will form.

The Professors: By now you should know how your semester will be spent like with you professors. Will you have a lot of homework and tests to do this semester? Or do they seem easy going and won't mind if you ask for an extension?

The food: This year Westfield State has new food options around campus. Hopefully by now you know when to go for meals without hitting the lines.

The time for social life: Will you still have time to go to class, work on homework, work, sports and have a social/rest life? Plan your days accordingly. Make sure you make time for "me-time" during the day.

Missing home: If you live on campus and are a few hours away from home, you may feel homesick. Have pictures of home, and talk to family on a regular basis. Keep in touch with your loved ones. Weekends and holidays will come soon enough.

May you year be enjoyable and stress free! College is meant to be challenging, but be sure to make time for fun too!