1. Where are my friends?

Watching everyone coming through the door on the first day just waiting for my squad to miraculously stroll through. It rarely happens but one can hope, right? I have even switched classes to conveniently have my best friends in every single class I go to. #NoNewFriends (sometimes).

2. Why is the professor teaching during syllabus week?

We all know that feeling when the professor goes from the syllabus slides to “Chapter One.” RIP GPA, social life, napping, and anything really nice in my life.

3. What ever happened to syllabus week?!

Freshman year is the only time syllabus week exists. For upperclassmen, it is just a sad, sad distant memory. Enjoy it while you can!

4. Should I change my schedule?

If they’re already giving quizzes during #SyllyWeek, GET OUT! This is just the first sign you're going to have a looooonnngggg semester.

5. This is MY seat, and I will sit here forever.

If I sit in the fourth row, third seat from the left on the first day, you cannot sit there EVER. That is my seat until the world ends. Please do not even think about sitting there.

6. OK, I get it: no copying. But let’s get to what’s important: the attendance policy.

How many classes can I be “too sick” to come to before the professor fails students? Asking for a friend. And by "friend," I mean myself when I just can't with school at the moment.

7. I either love or strongly dislike my professors. There’s no in between.

By love, I mean they have no attendance policy. By strongly dislike, they take attendance every day. But really, a good or bad professor either makes or breaks the entire semester, so choose wisely!

8. I’m going to kill it this semester. All A’s for me!

*Two weeks later* HAH! Maybe in my next lifetime. It was a nice thought though.

9. Oh no, THAT person is in my class.

We all have that one person in our major that we can’t seem to get out of our classes. Just remember: each time they're in your class is another semester you're almost out!

10. Why, oh WHY, do textbooks exist?

You: I made so much money this summer working! Going out to eat/drink every day this semester because I'm all about #TreatingMyself.

Professor: YOU THOUGHT. The paper we're using this semester costs $387... per page.

11. Wow, it’s good to be back.

As hard as it is to end summer and start classes, it always feels so good to be back. Bring on the semester!