No matter if the past four years were good, bad, or unforgettable, they are gone. It's time to accept some responsibility. Mommy is no longer going to wake you up for class, and your teachers won't offer you an extra credit assignment if you blow a test. Keeping in touch with your high school friends just might be the only part of high school that is the same early on in college.
College is the complete opposite.
Besides the intense workload, the instructors in the classroom are a lot different. High school teachers gave extra assignments and make up quizzes. Another aspect of the high school to college transition that takes effort is staying in touch with old friends. The traditional telephone call or written mail is a great way to stay in touch. Mail is cumbersome and takes a long time.