Unfortunately, it’s that time of year again where the dreaded back to school commercials come on TV and the radio when you are simply trying to relax. You go to the store to get snacks and you start to see binders, agendas, and perfectly sharpened #2 pencils that cause you to feel sick to your stomach. It is time to go back to school.

While every school year brings anxiety, not all of it is bad. There are new friends to be made in classes, a new favorite professor to make you laugh or think, and a reliable schedule every week that you can build upon. However, sometimes the anxiety of the unknown can get us a little stressed.

Rate my professor is a wonderful tool, but teachers have the ability to edit their assignment abundant syllabus before each semester and you really never know until the class starts what you have gotten yourself into.

Sometimes you have to navigate a whole new building or parking deck in order to get to your classes and that is another learning curve in itself.

Also, there are always books that need to be bought for your classes, no matter if you use it every week or use it as a $150 coaster.

BUT!!! Do not fret. We are all in the same boat here. School sucks for the majority and we will have moments of mental break downs, getting lost, and being broke in the upcoming semester. Just know you are not alone and that you will be making fun memories and friends along the way to get through this.