first timer

Full timing isn't for everyone. If I were you, I'd wait a while before I cut the cord. Start by camping close to home for awhile. Bring a notepad so you can make two lists. One for things you brought along and didn't need and another for things that you didn't bring and wish you had. And that's especially important when it comes to clothing. Remember that you will be using Laundromats. See how long each of you can go with one load of whites and one load of colors. Start saving quarters now. And forget about dry cleaning. That takes days in one place.
When I had roommates in college, each of us had a "Clean" pile and a "Dirty" pile. It was amazing how often the dirty pile magically became the clean pile without ever visiting the Laundromat. :)