Recap: First Day of College!
What I Thought It’d Be Like:
Frustration- Free: I already knew where all of my classes were and walked a mock-route beforehand. I also researched the professors well and was prepared with my materials (textbooks, paper, writing utensils, everything).
Awkward: I’m gonna assume that the first day of class will be a little awkward, as new students are adjusting to college. I suspect teachers will be very nice and trying to put their best foot forward (but who wouldn’t?) I’m gonna predict that there are pre-assigned seats as well (I don’t mind).
None to Little Homework: I don’t think teachers will assign much, if any, homework, especially because most people won’t have their textbooks.
A Variety of People: In my high school, because I was in the “AP- niche” I suppose, I was surrounded with other like-minded people. I think I will be exposed to many different people here, which is exciting and a teeny bit nerve-wracking at the same time.
Smokers Everywhere: When I was taking my summer class, there were smokers everywhere. It was disgusting. Everywhere I walked, I had to inhale the repulsive smoke, even in spots that were “Smoke- Free”.
Parking & Traffic Will Be Horrible: Stick morning traffic with teen drivers and it’ll be a horrible mess. I also read online and many people complained about parking— Not that there wasn’t spots, but that all the ‘good’ spots are taken early on and that they had to walk. OMG THE STRUGGLE. /sarcasm. My classes start later so I’m hoping the traffic will die down and that parking won’t be as bad.
What It Turned Out to Be Like:
Relatively Stress- Free: Surprisingly, my first day of college ran really smoothly with hardly any hiccups. Because I knew where my classes were and also my college campus, I found myself largely relieved and not worrying. In fact, after my first class, a stranger asked me where the math lecture halls were! Maybe I exuded confidence or just was calm about my first day.
Not Really Awkward: Yes, teachers were nice and friendly but there really was no awkwardness. My classmates and I were friendly to each other but we aren’t necessarily friends if you know what I mean; no awkwardness. Okay maybe a bit when people introduce themselves to you but that’s it. And also when teachers try to get you to laugh. In my lecture class, seats were assigned. In my smaller classes, seats were not.
Little Homework: My entire week’s homework was fairly light. In fact, it was mostly understanding the syllabus.
Parking Wasn’t So Bad Either: I arrived fairly early and had to park in one of the farther lots but it was definitely not as hectic and congested as I thought! Out of a 5, with 1 being the lowest, the congestion I experienced was a 2.
