The teachers are very helpful, and genuinely want to see their students succeed, so take advantage of this! Speak to them after class or at their offices if you need help with something. I have always found them very willing to help.

Go to class. It's the easiest and also hardest thing to do but it will almost guarantee success.

The first week of the first semester is the hardest. Use all of Kirkwood's resources, including the library and writing center.

Start with your gen eds. You don't have to know your major right away. start with three gen eds and one discovery class. if you already know your major Kirkwood has a great diversity of majors.

Buy your books from a foreign site, the book store at Kirkwood will rip you off.