I feel compelled to share with the kids already in college, and those on their way, the things that can mean the difference between a happy and a hellish college life. Not everything in this book would be considered moral or ethical. I hate injustice and I hate the rats in this world, rude roommates, bad teachers, unfair officials and scumbags that take advantage of young people. I hate seeing good people get screwed. This book lays out in simple terms the things every college kid should know that you won't find in a school hand book. I've interviewed graduates in: Engineering, Business, Teaching, Nursing, Computer Science, Communications, Biology and Art. I asked them, "What do you wish you had known before college? What tips do you have for kids that aren't found in the school handbook? What helped you get through school?" The answers may surprise you. There's more than one way to paint a house. You may or may not agree with everything in this book. If you don't, that's fine. Some of you may find something in this book too timid, while others may see the same thing as extreme. Use common sense. The stories in this book are true and the advice offered has been used. That's not to say you should take it. Let me say that neither my family nor I are in the mafia or have ever been in the mafia. I do not condone criminal activity. (See Chapter 4: DENY EVERYTHING)