The University of Pennsylvania

Date: Apr 28 2011
Major: Other (This Major's Salary over time)
Having a degree from Penn helped me tremendously, both because of it's excellent reputation, and because I was hired twice by Alums.

Having gotten by with little work in H.S. and still getting great grades, I was surprised by how much more difficult college was. It took me about a year to really learn good study habits. The more you can prepare yourself for this the better.

A key goal in college should be to get to know your professors (or take seminars). Not only will it help you in class, but these are the people who will be writing your recommendations. Back when I was in college, they had

take your professor to lunch day,

which I highly recommend doing. Also, get to know as many students as possible, as they will be your future colleages/co-workers after you graduate. I think it will be a lot easier to keep in touch, now that you have FaceBook, and can keep track of people you knew in college and what fields they are in. You'll be surprised by how many times in your life you switch careers, and it's always helpful to talk to people you know who are working in that area.

Study hard. Have fun. Fall in love. Grow up. And most of all, enjoy the process.

Good luck!