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40 True Thoughts Every College Student Has During Syllabus Week

"Is it too early to skip class on the second day?"

Macy Nicole Scott

Aug 22, 2017

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40 True Thoughts Every College Student Has During Syllabus Week

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The August heat strikes the backs of sun kissed students, boxes and suitcases are being stacked in new dorms and apartments, and unreasonably expensive textbooks are being purchased everywhere. The signs of the first week of college classes are evident, and so are the expectations of the students. The all too familiar syllabus week, where professors are supposed to briefly inform students about the upcoming semester, is known as one of the best (and easiest) times of the academic year. Here are 40 thoughts that every college student has during syllabus week:

1. Summer was so refreshing! I'm so ready for the semester!

2. Should I buy the textbook before class starts?

3. Nah, I'll wait to see if I really need to buy it.

4. Is he really going to read the syllabus word for word? I thought we'd be out of here in 15 minutes!

5. Wait...he's not actually going to lecture the first day of class, right??

6. Oh, my God. He's really lecturing the first day of class.

7. It is too hot to walk across this entire campus.

8. Hmm...do I have any friends in this class?

9. Oh no...I don't recognize anyone. Now I actually have to try to make new friends...

10. Do I really need this course? It's still the add/drop period!!

11. I promise I'm going to stay organized this semester.

12. Is it too early to skip class on the second day?

13. If the professor says, "This is a class you'll have to study for," I am seriously considering dropping it.

14. I honestly, truly, seriously do not think I can handle this 8:00 a.m. class.

15. What time do I have to wake up in order to get to class on time?

16. Why is a 93% in this class considered an "A minus" and not an "A"???

17. Oh my God... I'm actually going to have to study for this class.

18. "Rate My Professor" definitely lied to me.

19. If I introduce myself to my professor after class, maybe I'll make a good first impression.

20. DoNotFallAsleep. DoNotFallAsleep. DoNotFall

21. I literally zoned out during the entire class.

22. Please tell me this course doesn't take attendance for a grade.

23. Just kill me now. I actually have to go to class.

24. If I dress nicely the first week, maybe my classmates will want to be my friend.

25. Ehh, an XXXXXXXL T-shirt and Nike shorts will do.

26. I really, really, really hope there isn't a pop quiz anytime soon.

27. I really, really, really hope the quizzes for this class are somewhere online.

28. Dang, I'm actually going to have to buy the textbook.

29. I think I deserve a nap between my classes. It's been a long week.

30. I don't have to study; it's only the first week of classes!

31. Should I go the party tonight or stay home and organize all of my school necessities?

32. WHO AM I KIDDING? Party, of course.

33. The guy five rows down is so cute. Maybe I'll sit closer to him next class!

34. How much longer is this class? 50 more minutes??

35. Well... that's like 10 minutes, 5 times!

36. I am literally already dreading the final exam.

37. How much longer until Christmas break?

38. I thought syllabus week wasn't supposed to be stressful.

39. Exams are worth how much in this class?

40. Thank God it's finally the weekend.

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"Is it too early to skip class on the second day?"

1. Summer was so refreshing! I'm so ready for the semester!

2. Should I buy the textbook before class starts?

3. Nah, I'll wait to see if I really need to buy it.

4. Is he really going to read the syllabus word for word? I thought we'd be out of here in 15 minutes!

5. Wait...he's not actually going to lecture the first day of class, right??

6. Oh, my God. He's really lecturing the first day of class.

7. It is too hot to walk across this entire campus.

8. Hmm...do I have any friends in this class?

9. Oh no...I don't recognize anyone. Now I actually have to try to make new friends...

10. Do I really need this course? It's still the add/drop period!!

11. I promise I'm going to stay organized this semester.

12. Is it too early to skip class on the second day?

13. If the professor says, "This is a class you'll have to study for," I am seriously considering dropping it.

14. I honestly, truly, seriously do not think I can handle this 8:00 a.m. class.

15. What time do I have to wake up in order to get to class on time?

16. Why is a 93% in this class considered an "A minus" and not an "A"???

17. Oh my God... I'm actually going to have to study for this class.

18. "Rate My Professor" definitely lied to me.

19. If I introduce myself to my professor after class, maybe I'll make a good first impression.

20. DoNotFallAsleep. DoNotFallAsleep. DoNotFall

21. I literally zoned out during the entire class.

22. Please tell me this course doesn't take attendance for a grade.

23. Just kill me now. I actually have to go to class.

24. If I dress nicely the first week, maybe my classmates will want to be my friend.

25. Ehh, an XXXXXXXL T-shirt and Nike shorts will do.

26. I really, really, really hope there isn't a pop quiz anytime soon.

27. I really, really, really hope the quizzes for this class are somewhere online.

28. Dang, I'm actually going to have to buy the textbook.

29. I think I deserve a nap between my classes. It's been a long week.

30. I don't have to study; it's only the first week of classes!

31. Should I go the party tonight or stay home and organize all of my school necessities?

32. WHO AM I KIDDING? Party, of course.

33. The guy five rows down is so cute. Maybe I'll sit closer to him next class!

34. How much longer is this class? 50 more minutes??

35. Well... that's like 10 minutes, 5 times!

36. I am literally already dreading the final exam.

37. How much longer until Christmas break?

38. I thought syllabus week wasn't supposed to be stressful.

39. Exams are worth how much in this class?

40. Thank God it's finally the weekend.

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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

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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.

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8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

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