Ahhh, the first day of school. It's a beautiful day and in the air lingers with the smell of freshman mistakes and the on campus Wendy's. If you go to Florida Atlantic University, you know the Breezeway. If you're new to FAU, you'll definitely get to know the Breezeway- or at the least the confusing, under-construction version of it. During my time here at FAU, I've learned and experienced many different things on the Breezeway but there are a few things that I know we all think and can all agree on and they're as follows:
1. Where the hell am I going and why is this so confusing? 2016 edition.
Don't get me wrong, we're all excited for the Breezeway renovations (even though I'll be an old graduate by the time it's finished.) However, I came onto campus today and was very confused by the makeshift mulch trail. Needless to say, it was the incredible journey venturing to my morning class and next time I will wear hiking boots but I know it'll all be worth it when our campus is even more gorgeous!
2. It is very, very hot.
Okay it's 9 a.m. and I'm sweating. In what world is this okay? Not much else to say here besides welcome to South Florida!
3. Wait, are these people freshmen or high schoolers?
Okay, either I'm looking a lot older or these freshman look younger and younger every year. Did I look this young? Oh my gosh this one is so lost, let me help you! I shouldn't be one to talk though because my first day of freshman year I spent an hour searching for my science class and ended up in the Education building covered in sweat, crying to my Mom. Oh and I also collided with a longboarder and thought about transferring. This is an accurate description of my face:
4. Let's get Chick-Fil-A.
One of the best decisions FAU ever made was putting a Chick-Fil-A on campus, but if you add the spicy chicken sandwich to the menu then we're really talking! We're just trying to eat good fam.
5. I wonder how long the line is at Starbucks.
*Gets to Starbucks and line is very long* *Still waits in line and is very late to class but this latte was worth it*
6. Wow, my school is beautiful.
Whether it's the plethora of palm trees or the landscaping, whatever FAU is doing it's working. I feel so blessed and grateful to go to a school in the middle of paradise and this is what I tell myself on days like today when I show up to my first class very sweaty and very defeated by the sun.
In the end, all you freshies appreciate your time on campus and the Breezeway in general. Next year I'll be walking down the streets of Manhattan in the freezing snow and I'm sure I'll miss being able to walk to class and get a tan. Enjoy it while you can! Oh, and you will also get used to the smell of burning beef from Wendy's, I swear! #JustFAUThings
