Wow, some very useful info on here. Thanks everyone!

@Ame -
When I was at freshman orientation, I met the dean of the college of arts and sciences and he directed me to the foreign language dept. and I was able to pick up a part-time position as an office assistant.
I never even considered having a job like that. Definitely something I will look into once I get there.
Which school(s) are you thinking of attending?
I'm still in the 11th grade so I don't start appyling until next year, but I have a [rather long] list of colleges I'm considering. I'll name the top 5 - Virginia tech, Uni of Virginia, College of William and Mary, James Madison Uni, and Virginia Commonwealth uni. All in Va since I don't really want to pay out-of-state tuition. I'm definitely planning to live on-campus, though.


Another question. Financial stuff, how many of you guys have a job? Is there an amount of money you'd recommend saving up before starting college?