Make no mistake, going to a federal prison, state prison, or federal prison camp for the first time will be difficult.  First time inmates usually have problems with the prison staff and other inmates because they don't know anything about prison life.  They make mistakes because they just don't know what to do.  They are not prepared.  If you will soon be heading to a prison or prison camp it would be in your best interest to learn as much as possible about being an inmate before you get there.  Once you walk through that gate you enter a world that has its own set of rules that you will have to live by.

1.     What will the other inmates think of me?
2.     Will I be assaulted?
3.     Will I be extorted?
4.     Will I be strip searched?
5.     Will I be given a body cavity search?
6.     What will a normal day be like?
7.     How will I pass the time?
8.     Can I exercise?
9.     What will I eat?
10.  Will I be locked in a cell?
11.  What will the sleeping arrangements be like?
12.  Will I have to shower in front of other men?
13.  Will I have to go to the bathroom in front of other men?
14.  Can I bring anything with me?
15.  Where will I be sent to prison?
16.  What about my medications?
17.  Will I be locked up with murderers and rapists?
18.  What if I get sick?
19.  Will everyone know the details of my crime?
20.  What will happen to my business?
21.  How soon and how often can I have visitors?
22.  What will the prison look like?
23.  Who will I eat with in the chow hall?
24.  What about gangs?
25.  Will I need money in prison? How much?
26.  Will I be forced to work? What kind of job will I get?
27.  Can I use the bathroom at any time day or night?