The first week back at school can be tough for anyone. Trying to acclimate yourself to each class and try to figure out my schedule for each day. Here are some of my thoughts that I had throughout my first week back.

1. My room wasn't this small, was it?

Walking back to my room after two months away I had forgotten that I lived in a literal box. Well, I proved to be my mother's daughter and found a place for everything on my half of the room.

2. Not the shower shoes again.

Having the luxury of my own bathroom and then going back to showering in stalls was a culture shock. Bonus our bathrooms no longer have shower curtains.

3. Well, it looks like it's pizza for dinner again.

The dining hall only shines in the food department about once a month. Every other day you’re hoping that there will be some dish that is sub-par enough to pass enough for a meal.

4. I have to read how many chapters by Wednesday?

Being thrown right back into classes was rough. Not quite as rough as having each class give you assignments on the first day back.

5. Time for my daily walk to Old College.

Most days I would walk back and forth from the couch to the refrigerator. It was nice until I realized once classes started again I’d have to go back to walking my five miles every day around campus.

6. Maybe I can drop this class.

Sitting in a philosophy lecture on the first day and actually contemplating how much you really need this class.

The second semester is going to be challenging, but I know I’ll be able to get through it. I survived the first week, didn’t I?