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Think about what you want to do in the long run. Do you enjoy doing missions? Take a look at [[Incursions]], they use similar skills, pay more and are a group activity which will help you make connections. If you like industry, you could expand into [[T2]] [[Invention]] and Production. Exploration could lead you to [[Living_in_Wormhole_Space|living in wormhole space]]. There are lots of possibilities out there.

If you are doing an activity you like, don't listen to those that criticize your ISK/h efficiency. The amount of ISK you earn will increase over time as your skills improve. Don't be in a rush to do everything! Take it step by step. Be cautious about using [[Skill_trading#Skill_Injectors|Skill Injectors]] or buying [[Accounts#PLEX|Plex]] to get ahead. These are legitimate options, but part of the fun is learning and making your own ISK--and jumping too quickly into expensive ships with demanding skills can set you up for expensive losses.

Don't be afraid of losing ships, but try not to make too many expensive mistakes that teach you nothing. Eve Online has a simple rule: "Don't fly what you can't afford to lose".

Eve Online is not a safe place not even in [[System_security#High_security|High Security]] systems. [[CONCORD]]'s job isn't to protect you, but to punish criminals. This wiki h as articles covering various [[Golden_Rules|rules]], [[Tips_for_New_Players|tips]] and [[Tips_and_Tricks|tricks]] that may help you survive.

[[Wartime_Operations_in_EVE_University|EVE University is often at War]] which means that, for players working in highsec space, there are some ships that are best flown on an [[Alternate_characters|Alt]] to avoid being killed. At war, [[Trade hubs]] are often teeming with [http://www.eveuniversity.org/audio_classes/Disco%20Uncertainty%20-%20The%20Dark%20Side%20of%20Eve.mp3 Gankers] and [[Corporation_diplomacy#Wars|War Targets]]. Use an [[Moving_your_items|OOC Hauler]] and read about [[Hauling|Hauling]] to reduce the risk of being killed. You should also consider using the EVE University [[Hauling_Department|Hauling Service]] and the [[Buyback_Program|Buy-Back Program]].

To help you with ships and modules Eve University offers [[Corporation Hangars]] with a selection of free fitted ships at each campus. If you don't have the [[Freshman]] title, ask someone who has to get a ship for you. If you lose a ship during a EVE University combat fleet you may be entitled to use the [[Ship Replacement Program]].

* The [[Short Skill Plan]] can put you in a PVP-ready, battle-effective T1 frigate within six hours, and a battle-effective T1 cruiser in less than 5 days.

If you are struggling to understand some of the terms and abbreviations used, have a look at the [[Lexicon]].

EVE University has several different campus that you can join. They are situated in different parts of space and focus on different aspects of game play.

You are free to join as many campuses as you like, and you can use [[Jump Clones]] to participate in multiple campuses. Don't be afraid to sample life outside highsec space. Note that the University [[Wormhole Campus]], alone among the campuses, has some basic skill requirements for members--but these can be trained quite quickly.

: This is not a fixed campus, but a nomadic group who follow the current High Security and occasional Low Security [[incursions]] around [[New Eden]]. While everyone is welcome, Incursions are considered high-end PvE content and as such generally require a more rounded set of skills that you will have at the start of your game. There are, though, a couple of low skilled roles available, so just ask if you are interested.

: If you've recently finished the career agents you've probably got a small collection of ships and modules. Generally, it's not worth trying to move everything to your new home.  

Instead pick a frigate (the [[Frigate#Exploration|exploration]] one is a good choice as it has a large cargo hold), or even a shuttle (ideal for safe travel to the nullsec campus).