Professors Get to know your professors. It's a good idea to establish a rapport with your professors early. That way, you can feel comfortable going to them later on when you need help or don't understand a topic. In addition to clearing up concepts for you, professors are a great resource for potential job opportunities and for writing future recommendations. Remember, even if you get an A in a class, if the professor doesn't know you, he or she will not be able to properly evaluate you and write the type of recommendation expected by graduate schools and employers.
Family Going home for the first time can be tricky.
Because you've been on your own for awhile now, you've gone through many changes that your family may not be aware of yet. You expect to be able to do the things you always do at school, but your family may expect you to follow their rules like you did in high school. First, you need to realize that it is difficult for your parents to see you in a new light so soon. The last time they saw you, you were a completely different person. So some compromise has to occur.