Before Your Year

Try to find opportunities to learn from Rav Lifschitz.  

His Hebrew is among the easiest to understand, and the content is amazing. If he has a Motzei Shabbos Shiur, try to go-he has some very nice ideas, and you'll be exposed to a new genre of Torah.

Posted by Shimon Cohen, 5774

Bring a good-quality overnight bag  

You'll appreciate it every week you go out, especially on the extended weekends or trips. Think about how big the bag is, and how transportable it is. Hiking packs are great, as they're usually big and they go on your back instead of bumping against your leg every time you take a step. Wheely bags can also be good, although the Old City cobblestones will likely make their mark on the wheels.

Posted by Jacob Sacks, 5775

Breakfast after Vasikin  

The Lachmanyot at Ma'apeh Ne'eman, on the way towards Sha'ar Tzion, come out of the oven right around the end of Vasikin. Getting a couple of fresh rolls and a Shoko B'Sakit is the best way to finish off an all-night learning session.

Posted by Tzvi Goldstein, 5771-74