1. No matter where you go to school, the first couple weeks are hot...very hot. So, invest in a fan!!

So with that, invest in a fan, if not multiple fans. You should have a fan by your bed, by your desk, and a rotating fan in the middle of the floor. Due to the fact that I attend a school that is known for being one of the coldest places, I didn't expect it to be as hot as it was for the first three weeks of school. Unless you want to wake up feeling like you went swimming, buy a fan.

2.  Don't try to sleep with your best friend in the twin bed. Walk them home or buy and air mattress.

Due to the fact my best friend from home also attends the same school, we are pretty much inseparable. Although because she lives halfway across campus, we sometimes just go back to my dorm. Although this seemed like a good idea at the time, I woke up with no blankets, very hot, and a broken neck.

Although my best friend is nicely tucked in with blankets sleeping on my pillow. So one piece of advice is to make her sleep on the rug, buy an air mattress, or walk her home. Until then, you will continue to have neck pain and your best friend will sleep great.

3. Don't try the dining hall cookies

Okay, so everything else in the dining hall isn't great, but the cookies are so good. It's so weird as you'd never think they would be good, but they are. So if you never try them, there will be no problems. If you do, you may find yourself getting one after lunch, and dinner, and possibly putting them in a to-go box for the dorm after. Instead, grab the banana and treat yourself with the cookie every once in a while.

4. Dress up to class. 

Don't lose an important part of who you are just for the comfort of leggings. If you love skirts, dresses, and sweaters, continue to wear them. It's amazing how much of a difference a good outfit can do for you. Yes, when you have an 8 a.m. you have no desire but to chuck your alarm clock down the stairs but a good outfit can make the world of a difference.

I always believed in the mentality, you look good you feel good. When you show up for your first exam, you are going to kill it. So ladies keep wearing the cute skirts even when it's so cold.

5. Treat yourself to a good iced coffee.

If you want a venti, get the damn venti. One of my favorite things in life is a good iced coffee. In high school, I got one every morning, as it was part of my routine. Going to college I tried to stop the habit as it is such a money suck but it's okay once in a while you have a good iced coffee. It is not going to kill you and you deserve it.