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Mailbag: Your Questions Answered by College Students!

Will My High School Relationship Last in College?

My boyfriend and I have been dating since freshman year in high school, we haven’t had sex, and we’re going to the same college this year. I’m concerned about how college is going to change the dynamics or our relationship. There’s all sorts of advice for long distance couples making the transition… but what about “no-distance” couples? How can we keep the many changes college brings from affecting our relationship (or ending it)?

Is a 17 credit course load too much for my first term?

I signed up for 17 hours during my first semester for college. Whats your opinion on how many classes?? am i in over my head?

Should I take an online class my first term?

Would taking an online class be a good choice for the first semester? Or should I wait until I get used to the course load and try it spring semester or later?

Will my school disable my wifi if I download illegally? What are some ways to get around that?

At orientation, my school talked a lot about how they watch people’s internet usage and shut down wifi for dorms where people download illegally. Is that really something they patrol or are they just trying to scare us, and what are some of the ways to get around that?