Really do your research. Not all the academic advisors/ staff know correct information and often give wrong information, for which there is no accountability for. Stay on top of the advisors. Be prepared to see a different person every time and double check any information they give you if you plan on transferring to another school. Try not to buy your books from the bookstore. Very overpriced.

Don't complain about the school. Even universities have classes and professors you won't particularly like. At OCC you're getting a bang for your buck because it's the same education you'd get at any university for less money. Be ready to fight for help you need because the advisors aren't always welcoming. The website pretty much outlines everything you need to know, so it's not that difficult. Professors are really helpful, most will try their best to work with you. Go into the semester with an open mind and you'll have fun.

Its better to register online, when you go in person the lines are always long and the staff looks like they are tired and just want to leave. The teachers are good for the most part, with a few bad apples. I like the fact that I dont have to pay for a dorm and I live 15 minutes away.

Dont treat community college as a joke. Its still college and its not like high school where you can just breeze by.

- Join as many clubs as you can, don't wait until your sophomore year to make a name for yourself on campus. - If you have to take Western Civ, get Professor Trimble, he's the biggest sweetheart in the world!