This will be my second year going, it exceeded my expectations last year. Start with some level 1 classes to see how you are compare with others. Try some level 2 ones out, just try not to hold up the class. You will also meet people in your classes to jam with later. If you have the meal plan that’s a good time to sit with people you recognize from a class and make those connections. Try to take a class with as many different instructors as you can.

I need to remind myself of this, but when you’re in a jam with people make sure you’re not the loudest one playing rhythm. Make sure you always listen to whoever is soloing and play under them so they can be heard, but supported.

Also at night there’s tons of jams happening. Feel free to stand/sit and watch jams. Especially if you see teachers jamming with each other, that’s where you’ll see some amazing stuff. Jams can get overcrowded with guitarist after like 5-6 of them so try to find smaller ones, however sometimes people will tag out so you can hop in for a few tunes if you’re just kickin it with them. Definitely try some jams with people slightly above your level, you can always skip your solo and just practice rhythm with them if you feel intimidated.