Here are some helpful tips and tricks specifically for Furman freshmen. Good luck to you all and go Dins!

1. If you signed yourself up already for 8 A.Ms, oh honey, drink coffee.

If you don't drink coffee, learn to.

2. Do you want to become a music major?

Better like not having a life outside Daniel.

3. Eat the cookies.

They do an incredible job making them, so eat them.

4. Work out in the PAC.

They have a punching bag, which I have found helpful during finals.

5. Your food won't be as fantastic as it was when you toured.

You'll get used to it because food is food.

6. Go to events on campus.

Odds are, there's free food or shirts or even better, both.

7. Tailgate at least once, because even small schools can rally.

It's also nice to get to know people in the fraternities and sororities.

8. Get involved somewhere.

There are so many clubs at Furman ranging from athletic teams, to majors, to (not biased) the best club ever: Improvable Cause.

9. If you're from South Carolina, don't go home often.

Don't just stay friends with someone from your hometown because you both go to Furman. There are so many things you can learn from people that don't live in the same city or, even, state as you.

10. You will miss home, so FaceTime your dogs and friends.

Plus side, if you call home enough, you might get snacks sent to you.

11. Don't think just because a test, paper, or final is a week away that you don't need to get started studying or writing.

Because most of the time, you'll get three papers thrown at you, someone's birthday, and a football game. Be smart and plan ahead.

12. You CAN and should say "No" to things.

You have a big test on Monday, but Suzy wants you to go to a frat party? You're allowed to say no to her in order to study. There's always another party next weekend.

13. Don't just study in the library.

Trone Center, around the lake, and the amphitheater are all amazing places to go to for people watching and to just get out of the dreary library.

14. Final thoughts: have fun, study hard, make new friends, and most of all, be happy.

#GoDins