Tips... hmm let me think...
The best one is patience (to cope with cancellations)... and also once you finally get the "green light" to go... Have self belief that you will/can do it.
Remember too that they (your club/school that is) would never send you unless they have belief in you.
I recall my QXC, having flown from A to B to C. When heading from C back to A. I truly started to relax and enjoy the flight. I remember thinking "Arr nothing to this!..." Its a wonderful feeling, approaching your home airfield and knowing you've done it!
Best of luck!
Regards.
H.
G-SXTY!! -You back in blighty mate? or are you still in Florida???