If you have made it to college and entered the first week of the semester these thoughts should be pretty familiar for you. The first week has gained the name Syllabus Week, as it is the week of classes you review the syllabus and requirements for your courses that semester. Somewhere along the line, it developed the slang name of “Chill-abus” Week, however I can honestly say I’ve never felt “chill” during this week. Running to the store for more supplies, buying loads of books, packets, and access codes, and running to the other side of campus in 10 minutes for the first time are all things you can get a little bit of anxiety about. The thoughts that popped into my head varied between positive and negative which I feel is something many can relate to. Just a heads up to the freshman who thought “chill-abus” week was indeed a thing, I am betting you have discovered the exact opposite. And for those who may experience it in the future, here is a fore-warning to what you should be prepared for. And as a New Girl fan, I decided Jess, Nick, Winston, and Schmidt tell it best.

1. Yes, professors do start teaching the first day of lecture.

2. It is assumed that you will read/listen closely to what is on the syllabus because there is information on there you might need for the first exam or the final.

3. Free food is EVERYWHERE.

4. It is a thing to pet away stress with the shelter puppies on campus.

5. You will realize just how early you need to wake up to make it to your 8:30 class on time.

6. The people who say they go out every night this week are lying.

15. After buying your textbooks you will want to declare bankruptcy.