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11 Worst Things That Always Happen On The First Day Of Class

If your first day of classes goes anything like this, you're going to want spring break ASAP.

Nicole Pippo

Jan 15, 2018

Coastal Carolina University

11 Worst Things That Always Happen On The First Day Of Class

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You may start to think at some point during winter break, "I can't wait to get back to school." That sentence roughly translates to,"I am ready to see my friends again, but I really don't want to go to class." Whether we like it or not, syllabus week is here. At least seven out of the ten things on this list are almost guaranteed to happen to you on the first day of classes. But just look on the bright side, you probably won't remember how annoying the first day was when you're stressing over midterms.

1. You didn’t want to get to class late on the first day and make a bad impression, so you got there way too early.

All I can say is, good thing I charged my phone to 100% before coming to class.

2. You see a professor walking down the hall who you’ve had before, but you’re not sure if he/she will remember you or not.

Do I wave or look down? Quick, just act like you got a text!

3. You see people in the classroom that you’ve had classes with but don’t really know.

“Hey, how was your break? How did you do in *insert previous class here*?” Cue the awkward silence until class starts.

4. The professor pronounces your name wrong during attendance and everyone whips their heads around to look at you.

Happens. Every. Time.

5. You find out the textbook is required, and the professor warns about how you probably won't be able to pass the course without buying it.

There goes the money I could have spent at Panera every day for the next two weeks.

6. The professor says there will be group projects.

Here come the flashbacks from last semester’s train wreck of a group project.

7. You pick a seat that you just don’t vibe with.

Am I going to be stuck in this unassigned assigned seat for the whole semester?

8. The class ends after like, 13 minutes.

Well, that wasn’t a waste of time at all.

10. The professor actually starts lecturing and the class goes for the full 50 minutes.

I am not going to remember this material, but okay.

11. One word: Icebreakers.

I LITERALLY CANNOT THINK OF SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT MYSELF. Please start on the opposite side of the room, please!

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11 Worst Things That Always Happen On The First Day Of Class

If your first day of classes goes anything like this, you're going to want spring break ASAP.

1. You didn’t want to get to class late on the first day and make a bad impression, so you got there way too early.

2. You see a professor walking down the hall who you’ve had before, but you’re not sure if he/she will remember you or not.

3. You see people in the classroom that you’ve had classes with but don’t really know.

4. The professor pronounces your name wrong during attendance and everyone whips their heads around to look at you.

5. You find out the textbook is required, and the professor warns about how you probably won't be able to pass the course without buying it.

6. The professor says there will be group projects.

7. You pick a seat that you just don’t vibe with.

8. The class ends after like, 13 minutes.

10. The professor actually starts lecturing and the class goes for the full 50 minutes.

11. One word: Icebreakers.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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