A grammar or spelling error will cost you big in college. Remember, your work is only as good as the sources you can find. Practice using computer data bases and reference materials. Do not expect to be able to use only the encyclopedia to do an assignment. Once I did a study and found the same handwritten essay received 12 more points when done on a word processor.
Computers are an integral part of modern college education.
Don't be caught behind in this essential technology. What happens is that the student dislikes the environment, they are homesick or do not make friends quickly enough. Then they lose interest in their classes and their grades fall. This adds to their misery and the vicious cycle begins. Don't stay too far from home if you're the homesick type.