Ten ways to make college easier for me at 38

 It's official! I'm back in college. I have the aptitude. I have the funds. I still have the wherewithal to succeed. But it isn't going to be easy. Here are my strategies for making college a beneficial experience, instead of a slog that almost kills me, like last time:

• Don't try to make it go too quickly. Savor every moment. 
• Take the minimum amount of credits each quarter (2 years on track).
• Transfer to a 4-year university early. 
• Test out of classes that are easy. 
• Get lots of rest. Lots. 
• Study everything before you start class. 
• Practice reading, writing and speaking. 
• Watch Youtube videos and read books on going back to school. 
• Remember that self-education will make you a fortune. Standard education a living.
• Make it so hard that you'll never forget it. 
• (bonus) Apply for a buttload of scholarships. 
• (bonus) Remember your sphere of influence (Covey).