Fraternities....

First and foremost, whether you be male or female, the most important thing about preparing for college is to always remain focused on the books. All incoming freshman are going to be constantly harassed by Fraternities and Sororities of all sorts, especially, if you are the least bit attractive. Pick your roommates wisely, watch not to drink too much and always have protection of all sorts, mace and condoms both. College is, truly, the most important and unique experience of your life! Be yourself and think about every action you take, including, friends, groups and any activity you partake.
You're probably thinking to yourself, what does this guy know? Well, I'll put it like this, I've been to numerous colleges, both, University and Community Colleges alike. I've had sex in the UCLA dorms when I wasn't even suppose to be there! One thing about college, if there is a will, there is a way. I've been banned from more than two bars, in addition to, being kicked out of numerous ones, Jack Daniels is one hell of a drink.
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Ladies, you will be bombarded by weak pick-up lines and invited to places that you would never otherwise go. Fraternities, good ones anyway, have access to an abundance of resources through prior brothers and such. I dated a sorority girl, before she joined, needless to say, we still do whatever. Her best-friend dated the head of a fraternity, he was a good guy, but, he was also one of the most shady characters I've ever encountered. It's all about what people see on the outside, sadly, not the inside. Pay attention to your environment, and always, look at the guys ulterior motives, regardless of whether you are right or not. Stay in the books and look good while you're doing it. Pay attention to college magazines and such, they are popular for a reason.
For the guys, you have it a bit harder, never burn bridges! I love to work-out, through that I met a lot of people, never joined a fraternity either. I dislike every aspect of their existence, but, they are good for something. Do you, be yourself and watch the politics of being a college student, people don't forget who you dated and, even, what you drink and where you hang-out. It's all about what you bring to the table. I was never fraternity material because I'm ambitious, power hungry and have a bad temper, basically, I'm brutally honest! That's never a good thing, but, I do manage to get a ton of play and met a lot of interesting people.
Take my advice or don't, but at the very least, listen to it and every other piece of advice you receive, then, only then, make your own personal decision on what course of action you will take. My college experience was exciting, in addition, I got in a ton of trouble, but, people know me where ever I go, that's all I ever wanted. What do you want, think about it and go from there.