Your First Day of Classes

Got2BeGreen
Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:01:45 +0000

Depending on where you go to school, you might have been on campus for 3 or 4 days before classes start. During that time you’ll get some idea of where things are, because you’ll be attending meetings with your advisor, taking placement exams, etc.

On the actual Day 1, you might not actually have any classes (although that would be bad planning!). More typically, you’ll have 2 or 3 of your classes.

bos4079 brings up a good point - if you have back to back classes, there will probably only be 10-15 minutes between them. If they are in different buildings or are across campus from each other, it’s a good idea to time the walk between them so you know how much time you’ll have to visit the restroom, fill your water bottle, etc.

I also think you should ask someone “hey, are you here for RandomSubject 101?” when you walk in on that first day. I cannot tell you how many times students get into the wrong classroom, but don’t figure it out until after the prof starts talking. Then they sit there the entire time - too embarrassed to leave - while missing the class they should be in. At least if you ask, you have a chance to escape!