Now that school is back in session and the first week, full of syllabi and “ice breakers,” is officially over, I’ve realized it’s ONLY been a week.
Even though I looked forward to classes starting back up again and the “routine” inevitably created by day-to-day life, this week has been the longest week ever.
I don’t know if there was a shift in the planets or it’s that the summer days are now coming to end, but after talking to one of my classmates, and complaining about the length of the homework, we both look at each other and said “It’s only been 6 days since class started.”
I know most people probably think school years go fast, and those people probably are graduates who know to “cherish every moment in school,” but why is the first week the longest week ever.
We (students) all have certain thoughts during the first week or so of classes and campus life so now I will count down the things we all think during the first week of classes.
1. “If I have an 8 AM class, do I go to bed at 10 PM and get enough sleep OR should I stay up until 3 AM and watch Netflix and maybe get 5 hours of sleep”
2. “When’s this class over… it’s only been 5 minutes!?!?!”
Then you continue to check the clock every 3 minutes, until the official end of class.
3. “Did I remember my keys?”
Nobody wants to get locked out and have an awkward conversation with your roommates.
4. “When’s break?”
Sadly, it’s not until Thanksgiving and you have around two months to wait.
5. “Do I have time to eat before class or will I have to wait until 3:00 PM?”
6. “This is only a core class, it’s not THAT serious.”
This is lie. All of your classes are pretty serious.
7.“I don’t remember any of these people from last year!”
Being in college, that means there is almost no consistency with the people around you. New people transfer, freshman come into the school system, and people drop- out.
8. “Is this week over yet?”
While, I think, almost every student thinks these things during the first week, I’m sure they also have a lot of positive thoughts that help them through the week. Whether it’s a certain class, a person, or a group of friends, find your positive vibe and keep going. After all, there’s about 14 weeks in a semester.