Starting your first semester at college is similar to your first day of high school in the regard that the campus seems like a maze. The same way freshmen wander the halls of their high school, college freshmen looking for the gym end up in the library. Navigating campus quickly involves knowing where to go and how to get there.

Here's some tips to stay away from the notorious Freshman 15.

What is a college student’s favorite holiday next to The Day Financial Aid Hits the Bank Accounts? The weeklong holiday of Spring Break. Every year, college students flash their new beer bellies and post-Freshman 15 bodies in swimsuits and flaunt their new adulthood by making poor decisions with money they’ve barely earned. Seniors, start saving up for your freshman year spring break getaway now.

College is the best four years of your life, but it’s also notoriously the four poorest years of your life, but there’s ways to avoid feeling miserable whenever you check your bank statement. If you manage your money right, budget strictly and even invest correctly you can escape the chains of your credit cards. Here's 5 tips to get started: