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The First Day Of Classes As Told By 'How I Met Your Mother'

Nothing like 'How I Met Your Mother' to better sum up the first day of classes

Kaitlin Bordwell

Feb 12, 2017

Keuka College

The First Day Of Classes As Told By 'How I Met Your Mother'

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A new semester means going through the first day of classes. This can be exciting, tiring, depressing, but overall? It's pretty humorous. How I Met Your Mother can describe the first day of classes in many ways. Here are the things that go through my head on the first day of classes:

1. Another chance for me to introduce myself to the class... AWESOME

My name is Kaitlin, I am a big sister, and I love Crocs. If you have any classes with me, that is what you know about me.

2. It's too early for jokes

When the professor is making jokes and the room sits silent... It's the first 8 AM of the semester, I don't have the energy to laugh at your jokes, even if I'm dying in my head.

3. Hey, I got an answer right - on the first day!

First impressions are vital with the professor... I just hope he/she doesn't get too used to me knowing the answer to his/her questions...

4. Once again, "Check the syllabus"

Sometimes people ask the professor questions and I literally want to throw the syllabus, that is sitting in front of them, in their face. Surprisingly enough, the professor's answers to these questions is almost always, "Check the syllabus."

5. Technology policy?

Every class is the same thing, don't use unless there is an emergency, or it is aiding you in class work. Chances are they know that you're not looking down at your crotch laughing.

6. This assignment can't be started the night before?

You don't think that I can write a 10 page paper in one night? I bet I could.

7. Does this syllabus have any sort of structure?

If the answer is going to be "check the syllabus," the syllabus better be easy to follow.

8. What is that girl wearing?

This is the first day of classes, not the first party of the semester...

9.Is this professor on crack?

It's great when it's just the first day of classes and you already know the professor is "awesome-sauce".

10. Finally, a lunch break

The first day of classes also means a new schedule... Having three classes in a row and a twenty minute break means 15 minutes of food and 5 minutes of commute time. Eat up!

11. What do I expect to learn in this class?

How am I supposed to know? You're the professor. Teach me what I need to know for my future profession. Is that too much to ask?

12. It's literally day 1... how do I have so much work?

I forgot that college means 7 tons of work in the first hour of classes. No big deal.

13. Cute boy alert!

I think I forgot how to act normal. Why aren't my friends taking this class...

14. Pair up?

There's always that one class where you realize the hard way that there is an odd number in the class...

15. We NEED the book?...

Well, crap... I guess I have to go buy that now. Even though I have $2.43 in my bank account.

16. I want to go home

Why was I looking forward to the semester again?

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1. You don't have to feel guilty about flirting with customers for tips (or just for shits and giggles).

2. You can be obnoxiously flirtatious with anyone you want. You are free to be that girl that flirts with everybody and makes 'em all smile (it's especially fun when the guy is as cute as Collin Jost). No shame.

3. Making random men nervous with your superior beauty and intense eye contact just for the hell of it is really amusing and empowering.

4. No one gives two poops if ya legs are hairy (your man shouldn't either but Kermit the Frog meme That's none of my business)

5. The toilet seat will remain down.

6. There's more money to spend on yourself.

7. There's always this secret butterfly in your tummy that marvels at the possibility that when you go out this weekend you're gonna meet someone super handsome/wonderful/prince-like and have this moment of dazzling dalliance.

8. Nothing is that serious...you can take it all with a grain of salt...you don't owe anybody anything.

9. You can dance with anyone and everyone...or no one (Hello frat boi w/ glasses, I see you).

10. You don't have to fluff anyone's ego but your own.

11. Free drinks and dinners from single guys (It's not taking advantage if they're offering; a girl's gotta eat).

12. You have more time to learn how to love and improve yourself rather than constantly pouring your energy into another person.

13. You don't have to sacrifice your cheesy Jen Aniston rom-coms and Gilmore Girls for his Fast and Furious/other dumb action movie featuring blonde that is only in the movie to supply a relationship to the male lead and to make him look more masculine/empowered in juxtaposition (In other words, you don't have to deal with a guy being a crabby Patty while you watch your cute movies).

14. You can daydream about what your future husband may be doing right now (and not get stressed/guilty out because you're not picturing your current boyfriend that's crazy about you as your future husband).

15. There is more time to be spent with your girlfriends.

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The First Day Of Classes As Told By 'How I Met Your Mother'

Nothing like 'How I Met Your Mother' to better sum up the first day of classes

1. Another chance for me to introduce myself to the class... AWESOME

2. It's too early for jokes

3. Hey, I got an answer right - on the first day!

4. Once again, "Check the syllabus"

5. Technology policy?

6. This assignment can't be started the night before?

7. Does this syllabus have any sort of structure?

8. What is that girl wearing?

9.Is this professor on crack?

10. Finally, a lunch break

11. What do I expect to learn in this class?

12. It's literally day 1... how do I have so much work?

13. Cute boy alert!

14. Pair up?

15. We NEED the book?...

16. I want to go home

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Dedicated to February 14

1. You don't have to feel guilty about flirting with customers for tips (or just for shits and giggles).

2. You can be obnoxiously flirtatious with anyone you want. You are free to be that girl that flirts with everybody and makes 'em all smile (it's especially fun when the guy is as cute as Collin Jost). No shame.

3. Making random men nervous with your superior beauty and intense eye contact just for the hell of it is really amusing and empowering.

4. No one gives two poops if ya legs are hairy (your man shouldn't either but *Kermit the Frog meme* That's none of my business)

5. The toilet seat will remain down.

6. There's more money to spend on yourself.

7. There's always this secret butterfly in your tummy that marvels at the possibility that when you go out this weekend you're gonna meet someone super handsome/wonderful/prince-like and have this moment of dazzling dalliance.

8. Nothing is that serious...you can take it all with a grain of salt...you don't owe anybody anything.

9. You can dance with anyone and everyone...or no one (Hello frat boi w/ glasses, I see you).

10. You don't have to fluff anyone's ego but your own.

11. Free drinks and dinners from single guys (It's not taking advantage if they're offering; a girl's gotta eat).

12. You have more time to learn how to love and improve yourself rather than constantly pouring your energy into another person.

14. You can daydream about what your future husband may be doing right now (and not get stressed/guilty out because you're not picturing your current boyfriend that's crazy about you as your future husband).

15. There is more time to be spent with your girlfriends.

To go out or not to go out this Friday night...

Pregaming the pregame

Coming home after a long day

Waiting patiently for your roommates to come home/your friends to come over

People have arrived and it's time to eat

Talking about going out but make no real effort actually get ready to go out

Looking at the clock and realize, it's game time...and you're just not ready

Breaking out the wine because, well, if you're going out you may as well have one drink first.

Getting into a really deep philosophical conversation about life its meaning and your role in it

You start giving each other 'the look'

Weighing the options

Changing into your PJs, putting your hair in a messy bun, getting comfy on the couch and getting ready for your girls night in

Characteristics of the astrological signs, explained through GIFS.

Aquarius - January 21 - February 19 (Air sign, The Waterbearer)

Pisces - February 20- March 20 (Water sign, The Fish)

Aries - March 21 - April 20 (Fire sign, The Ram)

Taurus - April 21 - May 21 (Earth sign, The Bull)

Gemini - May 22 - June 21 (Air sign, The Twins)

Cancer - June 22 - July 22 (Water sign, The Crab)

Leo - July 23 -August 21 (Fire sign, The Lion)

Virgo - August 22 - September 23 ( Earth sign, The Virgin)

Libra - September 24 - October 23 (Air sign, The Balance)

Scorpio - October 24 - November 22 (Water sign, The Scorpion)

Sagittarius - November 23 - December 22 (Fire sign, The Archer)

Capricorn - December 23 - January 20 (Earth sign, The Goat)

They're not just your friends, they're your family.

They’re willing to get food with you at anytime of day.

They’ll motivate you to go to the gym.

They’ll have deep talks with you late at night.

They're your study buddies

Their closet is your closet.

They’re your support system.

They’re your second family.

I am broke, tired, and hungry. Leave me alone.

Hit me! Pay my tuition.

If I watch Tasty videos, I'm basically a chef.

I am going to take the best nap after this class.

Do I need to go to this class? I have not skipped it yet.

I am going to this event because it has free food.

How long can I procrastinate before I really have to do this paper?

I just want to go home so I can play with my pet.

Why did I spend all of my money? I just got paid.

Friend: Did you see the dog on campus? Me: WHERE WHERE WHERE WHERE?!

How many Insomnia cookies do I want to order today?

The Professor better cancel class or else I will.

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4. No one gives two poops if ya legs are hairy (your man shouldn't either but Kermit the Frog meme That's none of my business)