As a student at the University of Georgia, there are some universal struggles, joys, and even just some simple ideas that we all share. But there are way too many thoughts we all have in common during syllabus week when we don't actual start having "real" classes, responsibilities, and busy schedules. Here are 10 of the most common thoughts among the Georgia academics during the first week of school:
1. "I am so bored."
Yes, classes are so boring now and pretty much always. I don't know what to tell you.
2. "This class is going to kill me."
Sometimes you're just going to hate everything, especially sitting in that lecture hall classroom listening to that monotone voice going on and on about random information you couldn't care less about. This is nothing new, but I promise you can get through this. You can nap when you get home.
3. "This class is LITERALLY going to kill me!"
Again, sometimes these lectures are just impossible to bare. But don't you worry - boredom can't actually kill you. Believe it or not.
4. "I'm definitely gonna drop the class anyway so I can skip it today."
If you have never thought this, you're lying. Syllabus week is a time to check out your teachers, decide if you can actually pass the class or not, and make sure you definitely need this dull course to graduate. But with all of this in mind, it is also the one and only acceptable week to skip a class (or all of them) without it hurting you. YOLO, am I right?
5. "Note to self: Don't sit next to the blonde who's never heard of deodorant ever ever ever again."
We all have one of those classmates in our classes. Lets just be honest though - they WREAK. Whether it's B.O., cigarette smoke, or bad breath, sometimes you just can't breath sitting next to this person. And it's the worst day of your life. Keep this note to self very handy.
6. "I'm so tired and it's only the first week of school..."
I mean, when are we not tired being students 24/7? Syllabus week is sure to kick you in the behind after a restful and relaxing Christmas break full of sleeping in and non-stop post-meal naps by the fireplace.
7. "Why are we actually learning material on the first day of classes?"
Why would the professors actually teach material when they are completely and totally aware of the fact that half their class will not be there the next day? Not to mention, half of their class will be newly in the class the next day. It's just not well-thought out, really.
8. "I've almost skipped all of my classes this week."
This is the biggest struggle of syllabus week in all honesty. And we all know it. If attendance for the first few classes actually don't count against you (or for you), why would you go? You can read the syllabus by yourself online. Why waste your time listening to the professor explain it when you can be getting more sleep in your warm bed? Great way to start off the semester!
9. "I'm starving!"
Always. I am always starving in class. Don't you hear all of the stomachs growling during lectures?
10. "Can I drop out of school already?"
I still think about this one throughout the entire semester. School is hard, but you can do it. Even if it's already hard at the beginning, you're smart enough. Just take a little time to appreciate and encourage yourself this semester!
