Just what am I supposed to do in the beginning?

Hint 1 of 5:

This game is very confusing, as you seldom have an idea what to do.

Hint 2 of 5:

The plot has something to do with the disappearance and deaths of some of the
students.

Hint 3 of 5:

To start off, you'll want to start off trying to start your term paper.

Hint 4 of 5:

Then, everything that's going on has to do with that weird file that replaced
yours.

Hint 5 of 5:

It said it was from the Alchemy department, right?