The Gradual Disappearance Of Syllabus Week
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The Gradual Disappearance Of Syllabus Week

Now we receive emails of work to complete before the first class

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The Gradual Disappearance Of Syllabus Week
Verge Campus

As the new semester begins, there are so many different emotions that we all go through. There is the initial excitement of a new semester, but then the realization of all the work that is to follow and the stress that comes with it.

The first week of classes, known as syllabus week, is generally one for you to ease back into the schedule of waking up early and going to classes, along with hanging out with friends. Most of the time, we spend more time with our friends and going out this week than we do during most other parts of the semester.

We feel less guilty going out and having a good time since there is little work to be done.

The notion of the first week of classes being syllabus week and having no homework seems to be fading, though. Now we receive emails during break of the syllabus for class or they are posted online for us to read.

We are told to read the syllabus on our own and come to class with some questions, but it will not be the only discussion point of class. There are even times when you receive an email to have a chapter or two read before the first class.

Now, of course, everyone takes to these emails to read before class differently, but there is still a regular class routine from the start. It is especially prevalent when you have turbo classes (classes once a week) and you will only meet with your class about 14 more times before the end of the semester.

These professors have no time to waste and get right into notes and lecture.

Some people will never let syllabus week fade, though, and will still go out and push back their initial work assignments. However, to me, the beginning of the semester is the one time to try to get ahead.

Even though the lack of work during the first week of classes is not as true of a statement now, I believe that you can still find a balance between enjoying being back at college, along with starting off the semester strong and maybe even a little ahead.

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