any advice for a someone going to their first con?
Good question!
The big thing is make sure stay healthy! Try to eat two meals a day, sleep 3-5 hours a night, a take one shower a day. Not only will this help keep you healthy, it will make the convention experience all the better for those around you. Additionally, if you take any prescription medication don’t forget it! The first con can be a real rush, but you don’t want to ruin it by forgetting meds that help keep you alive and healthy.
Buddy system. While it can be exciting going it alone, I’ve always found having a friend at the convention makes things many times more fun.
Keep some backup cash. Your first visit to the vendors room may blow your entire convention savings. I’ve done it, and I’m sure many others have as well. Having some backup cash makes sure you have money for food or water later when you need it.
Otherwise, explore, check out new things, and have fun.
This is just a short list. We were inspired by this question and will be working on a full convention survival guide for the website.
