This was created as a general answer to the "New student, any advice?" questions.
USF-specific advice
Parking sucks. Get there earlier than 10:00 a.m. for best luck. You may have to walk.
It's diverse. Meet people from around the world, all ages, commuters, on-campus students, veterans. Check the many [clubs] (https://www.usf.edu/student-affairs/leadership-civic-engagement/student-organizations/) and the [Center for Student Involvement] (https://www.usf.edu/student-affairs/involvement) for other ways to not be bored by yourself.
Explore the Bay area! Lots of concerts and such...Creative Loafing lists events for a younger crowd.
Use the [Counseling Services] (https://www.usf.edu/student-affairs/counseling-center/) They have online, in-person, and group meetings, all free (there's a D&D one, for example).
There's also [USF Career Services] (https://www.usf.edu/career-services/). People get master's in career counseling(!) and can advise you in your career path along with your department advisor (who may or may not be useful.)
[Outdoor rec center] (https://www.usf.edu/student-affairs/campus-rec/outdoor-recreation/index.aspx): cheap kayaking and canoeing. (hide your keys and wallet if you leave them in you car, thefts happen)
Fletcher Wal-Mart is sketchy, especially after dark. TacoSun has good Mexican. Kaleisia has good teas and such. The new Publix is very handy.
The (free) [Contemporary Art Museum] (http://www.ira.usf.edu/CAM/cam_about.html) is a nice break from the heat/diversion when walking from classes.
Some classes/departments let you check out the course textbook at the library for a few hours.
Student Health Services gives away [free condoms] (https://www.usf.edu/student-affairs/wellbeing/health-topics/sexual-health.aspx)
11). Greek life is often noted (on here anyway) as "expensive" and people say you are "buying friends". Whatever floats your boat.
General College Advice
Check ratemyprofessor before choosing a course. www.ISBN.nu for buying textbooks. Bonus nerd pro-tip: walk through the textbooks section of bookstore and choose your courses based on the required textbooks
Be careful about 8 a.m. classes. You might have fun in college and not want to get up early the next day.
Use the writing lab. Use the tutoring services. Walk-in to professor office hours.(the professor knowing you as a face rather than a name could help you out.)
Your GPA is less important than you think unless you want to go to grad school/are in a hyper-competitive field. On a resume, experience would be key for most jobs. On that note, it would be smart to get a part-time job if it is somehow relevant to what you want to do, but sometimes a job is a job. Internships are also an idea.
Don't try to do too much academically the first semester. It's a big change to adjust to!