To be successful in this class, you will need to know 4 basic things.
1) Pay attention in class. No matter how hard it is to stay awake, STAY AWAKE. It will be very beneficial.
2) Ask questions. You may be embarrassed, or to shy to ask something, don't be. You may be asking a question that many people in the room are also confused about.
3) Always make time to study, this is for college credit. Your Spanish test can wait.
4) Give your 110% effort. Make a bad grade? Try harder the next time. Stay devoted, and don't get behind.