Today's my first day after being accepted into a state police academy. It requires you to live there and not use your phone except on the weekend you go home. I want to give it my all. Any advice to help calm my nerves?

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Say little and listen lots. Don’t try to be the best and certainly don’t end up doing anything the worst. Know that one day you’ll look back on this time with LOTS of nostalgia. This is a good thing and the discomfort is what makes it formative. Roll with it.

Follow the rules. And if you can, know them by heart. I am sure you will survive your stay there.

Interact, learn and grow. Self-discipline is also important. Good luck!

Wow! That's great. Grab every opportunity to learn. Make the most out of it!

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