Slope Day is a time-honored tradition at Cornell. Everyone gathers to celebrate the end of classes and the beginning of the warm weather. It’s a time to go wild and have fun with your friends before finals and before you’re all separated for the summer. It’s a day of joy and camaraderie, so enjoy. People have been known to get a little too crazy though, so follow these tips to come out of Slope Day unscathed.

1. Get a good night’s sleep the night before.

2. Drink lots of water and eat a substantial breakfast, with plenty of protein and carbs.

3. Wear sunscreen.

You won’t want to, but you will thank yourself later. The sun in Ithaca is deceptively strong.

4. Pack a snack like a granola bar in your fanny pack.

I know you’re wearing one and can definitely fit a bar. You’ll thank yourself later.

5. Carry a water bottle with you throughout the day.

6. Take a break at some point and eat lunch.

7. Pace yourself. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.

8. Drink more water!

9. Try to sneak in a nap if you can.

10. Enjoy the end of the semester with your friends!