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Now That Syllabus Week is Over, Here's What You Really Need To Know For College.

No eating in class. No red pens!

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Now That Syllabus Week is Over, Here's What You Really Need To Know For College.
Janet MacLeod Trotter

So you've just finished your first week of college. Congrats! Was it nerve-wracking? Was it easy? Well, whatever it was, throw those feelings out the window, because your professors true colors are about to show. The second week of college shows if you'll make it or break it in that course. The syllabus cushion is over and now comes the true reality of college. Here's what you need to know in your second week of college.

Don't be late.

I know, I know — your professor said they wouldn't lock the door if you were five minutes late, but that doesn't mean they won't death stare you when you waltz into class with your venti pumpkin spice latte (oh yeah, it's almost that time of year!)

Don't skip a class.

Not feeling like getting up for your 8 a.m. math class? Too bad, get up. The second week of college is when they really introduce you to the material in the course and if you miss a class, you might miss a vital piece of information that MIGHT be on a quiz next week. Don't screw yourself out of a high test score!

Don't be glued to your phone.

The professor doesn't care if it's on your desk or if you sneak a quick text in but don't be glued to it. You'll ruin the privilege for the rest of us and you'll have some really mad classmates.

Don't take someone else's seat.

There's technically no assigned seats in college (usually), but continue to sit where you sat the first day, don't ruin someones morning by taking their seat next to their friend. This is one of my personal biggest pet peeves in class!

Have fun!

Stop stressing about getting to class 15 minutes early, don't worry about the stain on your shirt (I'm sure someone has something worse), and don't freak if you missed a sentence in the lecture notes. Have fun! This is college! These years will hopefully be the best years of your life, enjoy them!

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