Guidance for a 2016-2017 REAL Transfer?

Hello all,
I was accepted into the REAL Program (community college transfer) and hope that existing students (of any discipline) could offer advice regarding the navigation of Tufts’ academic requirements and rigor. Should I accept Tufts offer of admission, I will be an English major. What are some of the pitfalls I can avoid as a student (scheduling, class selection etc), and is there anything you wished you would have known/done as a Tufts student? Any tips on how I might find experienced seniors to speak with before enrolling?
A little about me:
As a lifelong learner, I wish to learn for learning’s stake, as a participant in the hierarchy of academia, I hope to be admitted to top U.S graduate schools and so maintaining a good academic record is important.
Thank you very much for your consideration,
Nick

Could really use some guidance from previous or current students!