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10 Things That Happen The First Week Back At UF

It's just syllabus week.

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The first week of classes in January things are usually pretty hectic and crazy. The roads are packed, the bookstore line is endless and the money spent on Ubers around 2 am is exorbitant.

While syllabus week can be a lot of fun and may even be relaxing, sometimes it is super stressful. Sometimes just driving into Gainesville you can feel the stress of being back for another semester. Here are 10 things that happen this week at UF.

1. The gym is packed.

I learned my lesson freshman year that I cannot go to the gym the first week of classes in January. The lines are insane because everyone's new year's resolutions are to "lose weight" or "get fit" or "go to the gym" this year. If I need to work out this week, I do it at my apartment or outside.

2. There is almost no one on campus early.

It's been three days that I am on campus at 9 am and absolutely no one is inside certain buildings. For the first hour or so, it's been me and a few others actually sitting around.

3. Finding parking is a nightmare.

This is always true but it's even more true the first week of school. People need to buy things and grab things on campus so it's usually horrible trying to park.

4. You see all of your friends.


You run into everyone you didn't get to see over break and it takes up so much time. I've talked for hours already this week after running into a bunch of friends all at once.

5. You drink ridiculous amounts of coffee.

Since I have a night class this semester, it's already happened to me but this week I love my coffee. We run around drinking good coffee because we are still exhausted even though we haven't gotten into the grind yet.

6. You don't do any homework.

Who wants to do homework after three weeks off? We regret this next week sometimes, but for now its nice to relax (sort of).

7. Stalking drop/add is a part of your life.


I've done this way too many times to count. When you need a class, stalking drop/add becomes your life.

8. There's time to actually cook meals.

I've been able to use my kitchen this week and feel healthy instead of eating out.

9. You get cool rides from UF President Fuchs.

In case you haven't seen the video on Facebook or Twitter, President Fuchs drove around in a golf cart on Monday giving students free rides. It's safe to say we are obsessed with him.

10. It's the one week you can really have fun.

We all want to enjoy the semester, but some weeks and even months it is impossible. This is the one week every semester we can be a little more relaxed and enjoy ourselves.

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