The first day of classes at Montclair State University can be both exciting and nerve-racking. Your smile can quickly turn into a panic once you enter your class. It’s always a good idea to make sure you stay calm. You don't want to overwhelm yourself before school even begins. Take deep breaths and remember not to stress out. A million thoughts go through your head before and during your first college class begins. Here is what goes through the mind of a typical Montclair State University student on their first day of class.
1. I have the textbook.
2. Do I really need the textbook?
3. Should I get the textbook from the bookstore, library, or online?
4. Should I buy or rent my textbooks?
5. Will I get in trouble if I don’t have the book?
6. It would be completely embarrassing if I walk into the wrong class.
7. I’m afraid the professor is going to be difficult.
8. I hope the workload doesn’t kill me.
9. I hope this professor isn’t boring.
10. What if I get lost on my way to class?
11. What if I’m late?
12. Was there homework due before the first class?
13. The wifi better work on campus this year.
14. I hope we don't do icebreakers and have to introduce ourselves.
15. Do we really have to do work on the first day.
16. Will we be let out early?
17. Should I walk to class?
18. I should not have stayed out late last night.
19. I don't want to park in lot 60!!
20. The shuttle bus better not be late.
21. Do I really have to get to school two hours early to get a spot?
22. I'm just going to bring my laptop.
23. I'm charging my phone in class.
24. I need to eat breakfast or lunch before or I’m going to starve.
25. Should I bring a snack instead?
26. Will I have time to go to Dunkin and get coffee?
27. Are my friends in any of my classes?
28. What if I don’t know anyone?
29. What if the class is too difficult?
30. What if I don’t pass the class?
31. How many classes can I miss this semester?
32. I am already counting down to the end of the semester.
33. Can I go back to my dorm?
34. Can I go back to bed?
35. I still don't get the point of spending money on that statue.
36. How many tests will we be taking this semester?
37. Are the readings going to be long?
38. I'm definitely the only person in this class who dorms.
39. This class seems like it’s going to be interesting.
40. Sucks that this is a requirement.
41. What can we even learn on the first day?
42. Why did I register for an 8:30 a.m. class?
43. I’m going to be so livid if this class brings down my GPA.
44. Why is this course three hours long?
45. I can do this!
It is only the first day of class. You have a whole semester to achieve success!
