Kicking off syllabus week sets the tone for your semester. This is the single most socially acceptable time to go out every night for a week straight celebrating newly replenished bank accounts, the reunion of school friends, and stress-free living. The bold souls that make it out of this jam-packed week live to share the unforgettable memories. So, how exactly do you mentally and physically make it to week two (for TAILGATE SZN) unscathed?

1. Work hard, play hard

You learn pretty quickly that if you want to go out every night, you better be in the library during the day. Syllabus week, while easy and seemingly unimportant, is actually really important. Some people might tell you to miss all your classes, but this is a terrible mistake that I've seen too many people make. Firstly, this is when your teacher is learning names, and when you need that final grade curve, it's helpful to be more than just a name on the attendance sheet. Additionally, this is when the teacher highlights important features in the class, like dropping your lowest test grade. Some teachers start teaching on the first day. It's easy to just show up to prevent any mishaps, even though the ice breakers are painfully uncomfortable.

2. Order your books immediately

DO NOT GO TO THE BOOKSTORE! Unless it is absolutely necessary, pay a third of the prices by renting and buying used textbooks through Amazon and Chegg. The worst thing you can do is hold off on ordering your textbooks. Avoid ordering books before attending the class because a lot of teachers tell you whether or not it is necessary for the course.

3. Say YES to everything!

When the semester is in full swing, there's too much going on to even consider going out sometimes. Use syllabus week to your full advantage because there will never be another time for you to go out this stress-free. It is a terrible truth, but it is better to realize before you miss out on all the fun.

4. Go to the pregame

While syllabus week sets the tone for the semester, the pregame sets the tone for the night. Whether you're singing your heart out while applying mascara or playing pong on someone's dining table, most of the fun you have is at the pregame. It's the time to sing along to all of your favorite 90s jams while hyping your best friends up. ALWAYS pregame the pregame!

5. Hydrate all day & eat up

Avoid hangovers at all cost. Your body is comprised mostly of water which alcohol rids your body of. Also, food soaks up alcohol in order to slowly absorb its effects. By doing so, you can pace yourself, stay out, and even remember a thing or two!

6. Resist feeling FOMO

Whether by choice or academic force, it is okay to miss out on a night out. You will thank yourself later in the semester when you're not pulling your hair out late at night in the library, and we are at an age where there are a lot of opportunities to go out. One night won't matter when the rest of your nights are awesome.

DISCLAIMER: If you're a science student, I totally feel you. I've never truly experienced syllabus week in full effect either.