Find out what services your school health center offers before you need them. Health centers usually treat students for minor illnesses and refer them to physicians for major problems. Some offer counseling. One of these people could become your mentor. A mentor is a mature person, like a teacher or older student, who can give you advice.
Studies show students with mentors often are more successful.
More tips to help you get off to a good start and succeed . . . Know how to help yourself. Even though there are many people at your college who can help you, you are responsible for your own success and your own happiness. Do what is expected of you as a college student. Find answers to your questions on your own when you can.