Tips for ultimate newbie?

Hey all, I'll be starting a in a few weeks, and am looking for any and all advice/tips. About me: I'm a female, just graduated from an elite university, never studied finance, and have no idea what to expect. Basically, anything I can take with me to make me feel more confident when I start would be great! Brutal honesty appreciated.

 

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