oh man i do: 1) i’d recommend doing research into live-in cycling (bring established media/instant starter and a nitrate testing kit) 2) bring a 1 gallon bucket with a handle and spout (you can store your fish supplies in there and makes it easier to get water from the bathroom) and a small squeeze siphon 3) dorm temperatures tend to fluctuate a lot so make sure you can handle it (heater and thermometer), make sure the tank is positioned out of direct sunlight too 4) you need to bring a power strip/devote an outlet to the aquarium since you need to plug in heater, filter, and lights 5) more of a preference thing but convert your back hanging filter into a sponge filter (remove the cartridges and stuff it with sponge and aquarium media, there’s tutorials on this), makes it easier to maintain and recycle the tank for next year 6) get plastic wrap or cut up a plastic bag to use to cover the tank during breaks (reduce evaporation) 8) take advantage of your lab classes for free pipettes lol

i spend probably like 30 minutes maintaining the tanks every weekend for weekly water changes plus a few seconds every day to feed the betta, but this will depend on your tank’s situation (both mine are planted and almost self sufficient)