Syllabus week—for some it's the transition from winter break to the start of the semester that gives them the chance to get ahead on assignments and start building good rapport with their professors. For others, it's an easy excuse to get blackout drunk everyday of the week without facing any real (academic) consequences. Although no two students spend their first week back the same, we all have to transition from binge watching Netflix all day to actually going to class. Here are some thoughts all college students have during syllabus week.
1. How late can I set my alarm to get the maximum amount of sleep while still giving myself maximum time to get ready?
Over break we were used to rolling out of bed whenever we wanted to and not having to worry about getting ready because we were home and well, our parents think we're beautiful even with bed head and makeup from the night before. This whole getting up and looking presentable thing is going to take some getting used to.
2. Is it weird if I walk and eat breakfast at the same time?
No, it's totally not weird.The equation for setting the alarm didn't leave time for breakfast, so it looks like it will be served on-the-go today. Just don't stare, okay?
3. When is this class over?
It's been approximately 10 minutes, and I'm over it. Why did I take this class? How did this professor get a 7.5 on Rate My Professor? On the hotness scale? They clearly need to update their website.
4. I think I just walked into the wrong room.
Bio-what? I'm a broadcast journalism major, and I have successfully been avoiding science classes since high school. There is no way I'm supposed to be in here. Ugh, of all times to sit in the front.
5. I'm already hungry again.
6. Why is that girl in full hair and makeup?
Are you trying to make the rest of us look bad? Why are you doing this to me? I remember when I was young and full of life.
7. I think I'm in love with my professor.
Not in a weird way, but in a I-think-we're-going-to-have-a-fantastic-semester-together kind of way. I love this subject, and I can tell they do too. Taking a silent vow to always work hard in this class.
8. Who are you?
There's always that awkward moment when someone knows who you are but you have literally no idea who they are. It's college, it's nearly impossible to remember every person you've ever met. Just smile, nod and go on with your day.
9. Why is everyone going out tonight?
It's a Monday night, what's even going on? Why do people do this to themselves?
10. I just realized I don't have class until the afternoon
Two words: Game changer.
