To all you incoming freshmen:

It's time for a reality check. Summer is dwindling away and the start of classes is just around the corner. You have a lot to learn. Naturally, you will learn some things as you go, but it will help to know these unspoken rules before you even step foot on campus. Don't feel overwhelmed, as it's always a GDTBATH [see #17].

1. Lanyards are a no-no.

2. Under no condition may your parents email your professor.

3. Avoid the 8th floor of Davis.

4. Never take less than three dining hall cookies, but proceed with caution when it comes to the meat.

5. Keep wildlife out of your dorm.

6. Elevator privileges reserved for fifth floor residents and higher.

7. You will be laughed at every time you say you’re doubling majoring in bio-medical engineering and physics.

8. It’s YoPo, not Yogurt Pump.

9. TOPO, not Top of the Hill.

10. He’s Not, not He's Not Here.

11. And while we’re talking about He’s Not, never throw out a Blue Cup.

12. Don’t question what you see in the Pit.

13. Or what you see running across campus the night before the first day of finals.

14. If "Hark the Sound" is playing, sing along.

15. Smoking is only acceptable at the flagpole…

16. …and maybe Craige Bridge....

17. Riding the P2P after 10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday requires an outgoing personality and an openness to making friends.

18. Learn what GDTBATH means…

19. ...but don't ask Spotted at UNC.

20. State is irrelevant.

21. And of course...we always hate Duke.