Good luck! I was there just last month and I know EXACTLY how you feel. My advice would bve tyo not get caught up in the politics...FOR REAL! I always heard that before i started and now I know what everyone meant! You would think you're back in high school! Sit back and enjoy...you will be VERY stressed 90% of the time and a little overwhelmed but you will also have an amazing time and LOVE what you are learning. I can't tell you how much I enjoy our lectures (even if I appear to be asleep!). Last but not least, it is a good idea to get a study buddy, but only if that person is as diligent and determined a student as you...the last thing you want is to be stuck tutoring someone with the amount of work you will have to be doing! Or end up chatting and giggling away your precious study time! OH! I know I said i was done but this is important...It is okay to lean on your friends in NS, but don't let them be your crutch..you never know if they'll be there the next day! Harsh but true...the only person you should rely on is you..you got yourself into the program and only your name will be on your license the day you walk out so make the most of it! GOOD LUCK!!!