Eh, it's not that bad. I've been one for over half a decade and it's honestly pretty chill. Again, once you're a furry, you don't really need to do much of anything to stay a furry. You don't need a fursuit by any means, in fact most don't have one, you don't need to speak any differently or act any differently, heck, you don't even need a fursona
Heck, I've only had a fursona for like 3, 4 years, and, what, you think a college student is gonna have enough money to blow on a fursuit? Yeah, no. You're in the same position as I was, and you'll be no more or less of a furry if you do or have any of the things associated with one. That part is all up to you.
So, welcome! If you need any help or have any questions, I'm here, and so is everyone else. Hope your day is great!