What fan of the Zombie genre hasn't had this daydream: if the zombie apocalypse started right now, how would I react? Where would I go? What in this room would make a suitable weapon? While the undead is an unlikely threat, the one thing we've all learned from zombie movies is that preparation and clever planning can get you pretty far. While some may prefer to go to Grin's, have a nice cold pint, and wait for this all to blow over, others of us might like to have a more solid plan. Here are the essentials to surviving a zombie outbreak at Texas State University.

1. Defense is the Best Offense

In the event of the zombie outbreak, remember three keys to barricading yourself against the zombies:

Zombies are not great at climbing -- seek higher ground so they can't come at you from as many directions. Even the undead wouldn't climb the Alkek steps willingly.

Make sure you have multiple exits in case the undead begin to swarm one of them -- while the third floor of your residence hall might seem safe, it might not be the best idea unless you're good at jumping out of windows.

Dehydration or hunger can kill as fast as a zombie bite -- make sure you're stockpiled on water and food. Find somewhere with a water fountain or bathroom and fill up as many containers as possible with water.

2. Remain Calm

When people panic they can be just as dangerous as the walking dead. We all have seen first hand that scared people make unwise decisions, and as Michonne on The Walking Dead puts it "stupid gets you killed."

3. Creativity is Key

Luckily broke college kids are naturally inventive, so this should come naturally for most of us. Here're a few extra survival hacks you might need:

In case of emergency, a crayon will burn as a candle for 30 minutes

You can set broken bones with toilet paper and duct tape

Become Daryl Dixon by converting an old bike wheel into a deadly bow

If you remember nothing else, keep in mind that duct tape is the currency of the post-apocalyptic future -- and useful for almost everything. I recommend stockpiling now.

4. Lend a Hand to Your Fellow Bobcats

Popular zombie shows like "The Walking Dead" show that often people become more dangerous than the undead, but in reality people should be our greatest asset. Biology majors can work on a cure, engineering majors can build walls against the undead, English majors can keep records of everything, business majors can manage task forces, and so forth. Everyone has a different skill we can use, so don't be afraid to help your fellow Bobcats.

So there you have it. In the event of an outbreak of the undead, keep calm and follow the Texas State student's guide to the zombie apocalypse. However, If the zombie apocalypse ever does occur we might not want to use the cheer "eat'em up cats" anymore...