Bring things you can't get away from home, like pictures or other things that are special to you. You'll accumulate so much shit over the year that you won't have anywhere to put anything...or maybe it was just me. I'm a pack rat.
Be friendly. Drink plenty. Study as harder than you party, but party hard anyway. Keep your door open and play your music loud.
Living in residence is pretty much all about meeting new people. It's fun, but don't sleep with everyone that's willing.
...not a good policy.