College students are in town for summer orientations, so I took to Twitter recently to ask some longtime Memphians for advice. What did we wish we knew before we started college in Memphis? Whether you're at Rhodes, LeMoyne-Owen, CBU, or University of Memphis...whether you're moving here from another country to attend school or just moving to the dorm across town...this list of handy advice is for you. Don't forget to check out the Under 21 Beale Street Guide and the Cheap Eats Guide.

What's something you wish you'd known before you went to college in Memphis?

Let's keep it positive. I'm talking tips, things to do, FYIs, and other gems for students who may or may not be new to Memphis. I wish I'd known more about performing arts scene (student tickets!) — Holly Whitfield (@ilovememphis) August 22, 2018

All the places that offer student discounts. Outdoor opportunities in the city and within a 100-mile radius. Not to drive on Poplar.

— veena rangaswami (@veen_83) August 23, 2018

Late night cheese fries at Hueys with your buddies is the perfect study break. Also, get familiar with the Grizzlies schedule, especially the weekday games. You can usually get in for a somewhat cheap price during the week, especially if the opponent isn't LAL or GSW.

— Noah Pittman (@NoahPittman) August 22, 2018

The museums on campus.... found them like my Junior year.

— Fletch (@BeauregardJones) August 22, 2018

Alex’s Tavern

— John Robilio (@RoboinNYC) August 22, 2018

Attending @indiememphis events and the film festival!

— HAYLEY (@hayley_g) August 22, 2018

If art student at U of M, find an affordable place to PAY for parking. Maybe changed since I was there but the campus parking is difficult and time consuming to find. If you can find a lot near the art building, you’ll save a lot of time and shorter distance to haul ur supplies

— Richard Fudge (@richardfudgeart) August 22, 2018

All the student groups that have scheduled nights of free food and a list of places with the best deals for students.

— Yazoo Terry (@YazooTerry) August 23, 2018

Definitely all the discounts you get with your student id. Even to the Orpheum. I don’t junk I found out about perks til later in college.

— Rachel Whitaker (@rachwhitaker89) August 22, 2018

Take an easier load the first semester while you adjust to college life. Don’t schedule early classes either the 1st semester unless you are seriously a morning person. Basically, ease into it all so your GPA doesn’t take a hit and so you aren’t overwhelmed out of the gate.

— LeAnn Cary (@LeAnnCary) August 22, 2018

that Midtown is a gem 😊 (CBU alum)

— Michelle Whitehead (@NurseMeesha) August 23, 2018

Map out classes at u of m. Running from one end of campus to the other when there’s only 10 minutes between classes is the worst.

— Jessica Giles Morrow (@viandebaiser) August 22, 2018

How much easier parking at UofM becomes when you have a bike rack. Allows you to park several blocks away and ride to campus.

— Keith Allen (@klallen77) August 22, 2018

I wish I knew more about things to do downtown.

— Erica Owen (@EricaEOwen) August 23, 2018

That any unpaid campus parking tickets prevent you from getting your grades and your actual diploma.

— LeAnn Cary (@LeAnnCary) August 22, 2018

when roommates are too much and you need to escape from people, adventure into the old forest in Overton Park

— Candice Baxter (@cbaxterwrites) August 23, 2018

Put all food into containers that seal. If you just roll up the bag of cereal the ants will still find it.

— Ashley Forjet (@AForjet) August 22, 2018