Now that winter break is over and most juniors have returned from their semesters abroad, campus feels a bit normal again. We started on a Thursday this year, which means only two days of class before heading to the beach for the weekend. Syllabus week is the best week considering USD can get real tough real fast. Many Toreros had similar thoughts about getting back into the struggle of school.

1. Aromas is open!

After undergoing renovation for a semester, those who made Aromas their favorite homework and coffee spot were beyond excited to see it back and better than ever! Freshman had no idea what they were missing out on last semester. It now looks like a hipster coffee shop with way more food and drink options.

2. Why are they getting rid of the road between Olin and Founders?

It now causes a major walking traffic jam during “passing period.” People walk so slow, and there is no way to move around them. This courtyard better be worth it.

3. Please don’t start lesson one today.

Our minds are still in break mode. The thought of sitting through an hour and twenty minutes of lecture is too much to process right now. We just want the syllabus to know what we are getting ourselves into.

4. I’m going to fail.

Syllabi are terrifying. It shows your entire semester in a nutshell, and while you will most likely get through it successfully, the amount of work it is going to take to get there is intimidating. No one wants to see how a final paper is worth 35% of his or her grade.

5. Thank gosh for sun.

After dealing with a hurricane for the past week, it was nice to be able to walk to class without an umbrella and freezing your butt off. San Diego is known for sun, and it makes campus look a thousand times more beautiful.

6. Wait I actually know people.

When you walk to class and are able to say hi to six different people, it raises your self esteem. Especially if this isn't your first year on campus, you start to feel like this is really your home away from home.

7. Urbane/J&T’s/Sushi Freak after class?

There’s nothing like a good meal to make you forget about the stress of school.