Autodesk University Survival Guide

I’m off to Autodesk University again this year (2018).

I wrote a blog back in 2015 on tips when attending AU, I thought I’d revive that blog and update it with some more tips.

If this is your first time at AU here are some tips.

  • It’s very dry in Nevada and for us northerners, it’ll dry you up like a raisin. Good luck requesting a Humidifier for your room… they’re typically all gone by the time you check in. Just keep a glass of water by your bed at night.
  • Go outside at least once during the day, just to remind you what fresh air smells like.
  • Take a hand sanitizer…. germs are everywhere and you don’t want to get sick.
  • Sleep, trust me you’ll need it.. and I don’t mean during sessions.
  • Dry air and carpet are a great combination to ZAP unwary bystanders.
  • Resist the urge to baa like a sheep during the line up at meal time… and if you do hear a sheep it’s not me! 😉
  • Wear comfortable shoes, your going to be on your feet all day and walking for miles (or kilometers)!
  • Meet as many people as…

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