After a decade of teaching college, these are the lessons I wish every freshman already knew

The author (not pictured), a college instructor, says there are several things parents should teach freshmen before they head off to their first year at school. Terry Vine/Getty Images As a college instructor, I've seen students thrive and struggle in their first year. The ones who succeed seem to have a few important life skills in common. If your child is heading off to school, you should make sure to do these things first. I am a mom of four, one of whom is dual-enrolled in high school…