Tip #1: Use a travel mug.

Think about every time you run to a bodega or Starbucks; that’s a lot of plastic!!!! It’s better to start off with an eco friendly habit than with a wasteful addiction (Opus > Starbucks).

Tip #2: Visit Syracuse.

Eat at Pastabilities! Its 40 minutes away; that’s, like, shorter than the time it takes to get to dinner in New York. And yes, there is an Urban Outfitters there.

Tip #3: Get a license.

Or latch on to a friend with a license (don’t forget to chip in for gas; they are not your personal chauffeur). If not, We have zipcar! And the Jitney! And the public bus!

Tip #4: Try Panera.

Their bread is excellent.

Tip #5: Take a look around.

Okay so you may have palm trees, Central Park, the Common, or whatever at home but look around, go outside, try all the Glens, go to Delta Lake State Park. Plus, You can curate your Instagram aesthetic #ILiveInTheWoodsNow.

Tip #6: Be nice to people from New Jersey.

They outnumber us here.

Tip #7: Stop. Talking. About. The. City.

You are on the Hill now.