We've all been there. Registration comes, and you sign up for the much loved 400 person weeder introductory classes. Literally every major has at least a couple of 101 classes that you're forced into — and some very common occurrences run through my mind in each one.
1. How did these 15 best friends get a class together?
Every big lecture has at least a row or two of an entire cult, and I have no idea how they do it. Props, because I couldn't find five friends who are in my classes if I tried.
2. *1 minute late* Well, I guess I should leave
Stepping over 10 people and hitting them in the face with your 300 lb backpack while the prof is teaching isn't in the agenda today.
3. Sh*t, sorry. Sh*t again, sorry
When you decide to brace the embarrassment and walk to the last seat in the middle of the row, it's always fun to count how many feet you step on and times you trip over backpacks. Best way to make friends!
4. Why did I come again?
30 minutes into lecture and you haven't listened to one word, but you've bought some concert tickets and cute shoes so I guess that's productive enough.
5. *Sees cute boy* Well this is my new favorite class
When you were teeter-tottering about going since the class isn't mandatory, but your new future husband (who is unaware of your existence) might change that.
6. From this moment on, I am indebted to you
AKA when you get to class and the lights dim for a movie (with no notes required) or you get let out a whole 15 minutes early and it's easily the best day of your semester.
7. Hmm, should I go to class with Ebola?
Yeah, we've all had that week when you really can't afford to miss another class.. so you drag your sickly ass to class and cough the whole damn time. You are THAT person.
8. Why is this gross person here, pls leave
Hypocritical as anyone can be, but when all I can focus on is coughing it's enough to make me decide to leave and never come back (triggering memories that I, in fact, have chronic bronchitis and am the worst class addition ever).
9. Wait what
When there's an iClicker question and you realize you haven't looked up from your Facebook stalking in over an hour.
Classes in lecture halls can be tough.
