Congratulations on finishing your first week of college! Now, it's time to add the academic part. Welcome to this week's episode where I explain what to expect during syllabus week, how to utilize this time to prepare for the semester, and how to ensure your first real week of school goes off without a hitch.

Orientation — you either love it, or you hate it. Either way, it can be one of the most nerve-wracking, adrenaline-pumping experiences a college student faces during their four years. I utterly failed at mine, but in doing so, I garnered some key takeaways that I think every new student going through orientation could utilize for some guidance. Welcome to TCD's Orientation on how to ace your Orientation Week.

Today's diary entry is a firsthand account of the college move-in process. I'm unpacking everything from packing tips (i.e. keep your clothes on their hangers & put trash bags over a set for easy transfer) to words of advice for how to tackle stress so that you can rest assured your move-in day will go on without a hitch, though, what's a major life event without some drama?