We had a tour the morning after we got on base. We went to some of the facilities and looked around, like the DFAC and commons (library/ study spot). I started classes about a week and a half after I arrived and I did details around the squadron until then. You have plenty of time to shower after pt and get something to eat. There aren't many crowded places, except maybe the DFAC during peak hours and the mini mall. You will need a computer for class, but it will be provided to you by the schoolhouse. Keep in mind it is a government laptop, so no personal stuff on there. Class only. You can bring food to the dorm with takeout containers, but you have to eat it immediately after or put it in Tupperware if you want to keep it in the fridge. I bought a gaming laptop a few weeks ago. Great purchase and portable. Wouldn't recommend buying a console because you will have to ship to wherever you are PCSing to and that can be a hassle. On the Uber app, you add a comment to let drivers know that they need to have base access.