This post is dedicated to the first days of school:
I had my first class of the Fall 2008 semester Linguistics 6812 (yes, sounds imitating). I was thinking as I was sitting there in a room full of about 30 people. I feel like the first day of kindergarten, middle school, high school, college, or new job. HATE IT! Luckily, I think I haven't been remembering my first day of school nightmares. (Yes, every year, I have the nightmare about missing a class, not being prepared, something horrible.) Anyway, back to the first day. You don't know anyone in the class. You walk in hoping you are in the right classroom (that is super embarrassing). You quickly scan the room. Where should I sit? You choose a sit in the middle, close to the back, but at least a sit away for any other people. You don't want to invade on other's personal bubble space. You wait the 10 minutes, because you came early. You didn't want to be late on the first day and to make sure you find the classroom, with any problems. The whole time you are waiting for class to start, you keeping hoping someone you recognize walks in. You see others recognize others. They are suddenly excited and chatty. You sit quietly observing everyone. You smile quietly. Then, someone walks in you know. Joy fills your heart. You know someone, you are not completely, utterly alone. You relax a little. Then, the teacher introduces herself, takes roll. The teacher passes out the syllabus. You start to have a panic attack, because you realize holy Hannah, this is going to be a hard class. You have a ton to do for this class. Will you be able to handle it? Can it be done? Are you smart enought to read the much in one week?
The first day of class!
5 comments:
I haven't been in school now for about six years and I STILL have nightmares about tests I'm not prepared for. And I'm naked. And singing. In a show I don't know the script for. With a cake that's supposed to be delivered that's not yet baked.
You are so rockin' to be taking classes.
hehe, true stuff Rachel!
I, on the other hand, love the first day of class. So many opportunities to take in and enjoy. The syllabus is always a daunting task, ain't it?
Did you notice that the professor's voice constantly changes?! Regular voice and then a screechy, high-pitched voice. It's very hard to concentrate the first few days. But you'll get used to it! LOL
I totally understand your thoughts and feelings! If you read the post I wrote a few days back titled "Overwhelmed" it is somewhat on the same lines. Good luck with your classes!
Rachel, YOU were the friendly face I needed to see to be OK going back to school. Glad we've been able to experience it all together. Good luck to us!
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