August 23rd -- that's the first day of school for me this year. I've had three weeks since my last final, meaning three weeks of arts and crafts, working, It's Always Sunny and finishing season 12 of Grey's Anatomy. Come Tuesday, all of that changes and I start my senior year. Whether you're like me and you're a super senior doing your victory lap, or this is your first year of college (you fresh faced, youth, you) these are a few tips to make sure you get the semester off on the right foot.
1. Make sure you stay up all night before the first day of school.
Whether it's crippling, general anxiety or a Netflix and Pinterest binge, make sure that you sleep less than four hours so that first day you'll drink a ton of coffee, be super jittery,and have that wonderful exhaustion fueled stream of consciousness all day.
2. Go ahead and live life on the edge and switch to decaf.
It's so much better for you long-term. Nothing like trying to kick your addiction on the first day of school.
3. Don't get your parking pass until the first day.
Surely Parking services understands that you're a busy bee. Besides, what are school parking tickets anyway?
4. Show up fashionably late for class.
You don't want to give your professor the wrong impression.
5. Stop by for a chat at Financial Aid.
Those ladies and gentlemen usually look like they don't have much going on, especially for the first few days. They'll be looking forward to your small talk.
6. Walk across the Drill Field.
Why not? It's so much easier to get to class that way.
7. Buy a lanyard.
So many pretty colors and so convenient!
8. Take your 15-minute break in between class to run by the bookstore.
Won't be packed, promise. They'll be ecstatic to see you.
9. Purchase all your books, brand new, from your university book store on your first day.
You want to be super prepared for class, so don't wait. They might sell out. And you already know you'll definitely need your textbook, professor said so.
10. For your 8 a.m. Class, shoot to hit the parking lot at 7:55 a.m.
Parking is always easy to find and convenient.
11. Ask as many questions as you can think of in class.
There's a real chance that the first day is going to just be syllabus day, so the class should end early. What a perfect opportunity to quiz the professor!
12. Set your alarm for 10 minutes later than normal.
Treat yourself, you beautiful smart student you.
13. Wear your Sunday best to class.
Dress to impress.
14. Park your car in the F/S spots.
For Student, duh.
15. Make sure to follow this advice:
Have a great semester, everyone!
