College is a means for people young or old to acquire new skills and qualifications that can be used to gain a better standard of living by getting a new job or the means to open a buisness of thier own. Some people use college as a springboard to find opportunities for higher education or a scholarship to find cheap methods to get them or their family out of the country. There are also those who go to college in order to achieve such as impressing their parent and gaining confidence or to gain a position such as doctor, chef etc regardless of the pay. Sadly some people lack this kind of motivation and attend college purely because their parents tell them to orbecause they have nothing else to do and wish to use it to fill their day. Just going to college however does not promise that you will receive the rewards. To ensure that you have a successful college life one must be dedicated to their studies and have the motivation to keep doing what they need to do . This often comes naturally to those who are intrested due to a passion for what they are studying or those who have a great need for the money and possibillities that college gives. This however does not guarantee a person succeeds at the college. There are also several skill required when coming to college. Students must be able to effectively manage their time and avoid procrastination. They must understand what works best for them when it comes to studying and doing their