1. Get an agenda. Or, if you prefer, put important dates into your phone. You want to know now rather than later if you have two exams on the same day or a sports game conflicting with an exam. You'll feel super in control of your life and it will be amazing.

2. Finalize your schedule. If you are on a wait-list or haven't been accepted into certain classes, make sure to attend the first class and speak with the professor.

3. Rent your textbooks. It's a lot cheaper than buying. Wait until after your first lecture, though, to figure out whether or not you'll actually need the book.

4. Take advantage of student discounts. Technology stores, dorm furnishing stores, cafes - all of these places are likely to have back-to-school student discounts. Don't forget your student ID!

5. Stock up on snacks. You're going to need - ahem, be very grateful for - these goodies whether you're out on the town, cracking the books, or cuddling in bed with your one true love (Netflix, of course).

6. Decorate your new room. Think posters, streamers, fairy lights, etc. At the very least, put some sheets on your bed. Whether you're living in a dorm, Greek house, or off-campus, make it feel like home.

7. Enjoy it while it lasts! You have no midterms or finals to study for (yet!) and extracurricular have just started up, so you're probably not as busy with those either. Take advantage of this free time to catch up with your friends, or, if you're a freshman or transfer student, to meet new people!