It is that time of year again! Stores seem to over flow with pens, highlighters and backpacks. You cringe looking at this semester's textbook prices. Finally, you anticipate all the feelings you will feel as soon as you return to campus. Commuters and residents alike all experience the highest highs and the lowest lows while returning to school and we can all agree it can be exhausting. So I compiled a list of what it is like to go back to campus as told by "Gossip Girl." Xoxo Upper East Siders ;)
1. Reuniting with friends
Distance makes the heart grow fonder... so of course, over the summer you really started to miss your on-campus buddies.
2. Having a positive outlook for the upcoming semester
It is just like New Year's resolutions. You make them even though you probably will not keep them. Let us try to keep those GPAs up for a while though.
3. Realizing "syllabus week" actually means "syllabus 15 minutes"
Everybody raves about syllabus week but... is that a real thing? Is there really classes that do not do anything all week but read the syllabus? Let me transfer there.
4. Trying to get through the ice-breakers
Never in the mood to go around the class and hear everyone say their name, major and one interesting fact about them.
5. Knowing no one in your class
Time to start dreading when the professor says "OK now find a partner..."
6. When the work load starts to get heavy
If you do not have at least 10 emotional breakdowns every week are you really a college student?
7. Running into someone you don't wanna see
Whether it's an old fling, ex-friend or annoying classmate from a group project a semester ago, it's inevitable.
8. Hangry is a constant mood
Even if you ate an hour ago, you will be hungry during class. Time to pray at least one of your professors allows you to snack.
9. Trying to stay calm, cool and collected
If I had to describe college as a feeling, I would say it's constantly drowning while juggling textbooks and cocktails.
10. How far away is winter break?
Suddenly I miss home cooked meals and my home town friends. Let the Thanksgiving and Christmas countdown begin!
