Whether you are a freshman or a fifth-year senior, the craziness of the first week of the fall semester seems to take its toll. It's the same every year. From move-in, classes, and our first nights out of town to kick off the semester, here are just a few of the common occurrences that pop up in the first week of classes
It is virtually impossible to get anywhere on time because of how slow people are walking
Everyone will walk in large groups, take pictures of the pond, and wonder where the heck they are going. Just give up on trying to make it to your lecture on time.
You are constantly reminded of that one famous person who went to your school
YES! Daniel Tosh went to this school. He ate this sandwich and was also scared of our vicious squirrels. We get it!
Someone will stop you in your path and ask you to rush a fraternity/sorority
I just want to cross campus without having to politely decile an invitation to join the sisterhood of Kappa Kappa Whatever every ten feet. I have places to be.
Syllabus week will create the illusion that this semester will be super easy and your professor will be 100% rational
Everything seems all honky-dory before actual lectures start. Due dates are right around the corner, but I'm going to just ignore them as usual and act like I had no idea in the next week or two.
You'll have that one professor that begins to lecture on the first day.
You will realize exactly how unprepared you are.
You don't have pens, paper, and you haven't even ordered the textbook yet. The cold realization of your irresponsibility will haunt you.
You won't know where one of your classes is.
You could be a student for years, know the campus like the back of your hand, but at some point, you'll have a class that is located in some dark alley in the middle of campus that you have never needed before.
You will actually go to the gym... and so will everyone else.
The school gym is never as packed in the following weeks as it is in the first week of school. but hey, if you stick with it it won't be as crowded.
You will spend your first night going out and partying.
As soon as everything is unpacked it is off to the nearest pub, house party, etc.
You will realize that you are an actual adult with real adult responsibilities.
What do you mean I have to pay rent?
You realize you forgot to pack the ONE essential item o your list: your mom.
Who else is going to explain how to properly load a dishwasher.
The beginning of the semester can be a pretty hectic time for students. Lines are long, parking is a nightmare, and don't get me started on the shuttle services. With that said, the start of a new semester, whether it is your first or fiftieth, can be very exciting. I wish everyone a great semester and don't do anything I would do.
