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Originally Posted by PurduePilot 
Any tips for surviving school?
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I first want to say congratulations ... you are in your first steps of joining an elite profession.
While in OKC, study your map. Working for the Gov't will be an adjustment, especially if you are coming from private industry. Stay focused on getting through OKC, don't get caught up in all the B.S. going on right now between the union and the FAA, you have a long career ahead of you and you'll have plenty of time to go down that road. Study your map. In OKC there is a strip of college bars in an area called brick town or something, supposed to be pretty good, you'll find that you and your classmates will do things together outside of the academy. Study your map.
Things still really blow out in the field ... I think our next paychecks will be the first where we see our pay cuts in the form of our Controller Incentive Pay (CIP) go away. Of course managers, staff people, and everyone else who
shouldn't be getting it in the first place will still be getting it... let me get back on subject. Study your map. When in OKC and when you report to your facility keep your mouth closed and your ears open. A lot of very seasoned people are packing it in due to the new imposed work rules, try and learn what you can from these people before they retire... knowledge like that cannot be found in books. Join Natca.
Welcome aboard and best of luck to you... and don't forget ...
STUDY YOUR MAP !