The first week back to college is usually one of the busiest for students. They have to worry about getting textbooks, figuring out where all their classes are and how to get there on time, as well as meeting up with friends you haven't seen in months. It can be hard to explain these specific emotions to those who have not experienced them for themselves. Thankfully, the artists of the Renaissance made it easier for us to do so. With overly muscular babies to strange creatures lurking in the background of most paintings, one can find almost any emotion portrayed in a Renaissance painting.
That $500 textbook scholarship just doesn't cover everything
Portrait of Maria Bonciani by the Master of the Baroncelli Portraits
Alexandra Michalski
This woman knows the all too familiar feeling of walking into the bookstore knowing that you are about to drop hundreds on textbooks you'll use once in class and then never again.
Class participation for a grade is the WORST
The Last Judgement and Hell by Buonamico Buffalmacco
Alexandra Michalski
Let's be honest, not everyone likes speaking in front of the class. So when the syllabus says that participation is worth 20% of your grade it's no surprise that most of the class looks like this.
When one quiz won't make or break your grade
Crucifixion with Mary Magdalen and Donors by Hans Süss von Kulmbach
Alexandra Michalski
Perhaps the one saving grace of any syllabus is when the professor says that the two lowest quiz grades will be dropped.
Laptops = college professor's #1 enemies
The Annunciation by Simone Martini
Alexandra Michalski
Just because some people in the past have done other things on their laptops when they should have been taking notes does not mean you will be doing the same. Therefore it's safe to say many students make this face when the professor says that laptops are banned from the classroom.
That one professor who thinks day one is the perfect day to start teaching
A painting found in the Bandini Museum, Fiesole, Italy
Alexandra Michalski
Let's be honest, the first day of class is for going over the syllabus and nothing else. If you're lucky you might even get out early and if you're not, you may end up looking like this fellow when the professor decides to start teaching on day one.
Up the Orgs is the best way to start off the first weekend at UD
A detail from a tapestry in the Medici Palace, Florence, Italy
Alexandra Michalski
Okay, so you've made it through syllabus week great! How should you kick off your first weekend at the University of Dayton? With a boatload of free stuff from Up the Orgs! With free t-shirts, candy, pizza, and drawstring bags it only makes sense that students look like this man as they carry their haul back to their residences.
The Crest is best except for this mildly irritating issue
A painting in Museo Bandini, Fiesole, Italy
Alexandra Michalski
Every student knows that the wings at Marycrest are one of the best meals you can have on campus and they also know that the curly fries are the best side you can have. It only makes sense that ketchup is used as a choice dipping sauce for these glorious fries. However, you may end up looking like this fellow when both ketchup dispensers are empty on the very first weekend of the school year.
The only cousin you need is Vinny
Portinari Altarpiece by Hugo van der Goes
Alexandra Michalski
When it's 2 a.m. and your stomach starts growling, who you gonna call? Cousin Vinny! With large one-topping pizzas for only $5 its no wonder college students call Cousin Vinny's at all hours of the night. Just watch out for freshmen who try to steal your pizza from the delivery man!
Defending your seat
Madonna and Child with the Pear by Albrecht Durer
Alexandra Michalski
You made it through syllabus week, nice! Walking into class Monday morning only to be greeted by someone sitting in your seat, not so nice. Oh well, get there early next time and show them that it's your seat and they'll have to find one somewhere else.
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