…or three:
1. I woke up at 5 a.m.
2. I carried 3/4 my weight in a backpack today (Look at that! Fractions!!)
3. I am surrounded by 18 and 19 year olds in all of my classes.
4. My new Russian friend has legs that go on for years. This makes me jealous.
5. I’m pretty sure I’m in the wrong Biology class.
6. Part of my homework involves me going to a cemetery.
The first day of school was sort of like getting punched in the face. My first three classes were all back to back. This is good because time flew by. However, it’s not good because I can’t really remember much of any of them.
Chemistry will be a bitch, but I welcome the challenge.
Math…oh Math. I learned that the class is only eight weeks long. If I manage to finish all of my tests before the eight weeks are up, I’m done. No more showing up to class. I will spend the next two weeks doing nothing but math.
Biology. What the eff? I really think I’m in the wrong class. In lecture we are discussing the tundra, deciduous forests and grasslands. In our lab we’re talking about dead people, cutting lawns, plants and squirrels. I was so very lost. Did I miss something? Was I supposed to read a certain chapter prior to class? I don’t even know where we are in the book for lecture.
I’m really only looking forward to Anatomy…the class I’ve taken four times. This semester is going to suck. I can feel it.
The worst part is having only ten minutes between classes. The buildings, while not terribly far from one another, are impossible to get in and out of in under ten minutes. Imagine 500 people trying to leave a lecture hall with only two doors. Outside of these doors are another 500 people waiting to get in. It’s not pretty. I tried sitting near the door, which helps me escape quicker, but I can’t hear the professor.
It doesn’t help that I’m surrounded by 18- and 19-year-old dorm dwellers who can’t wait to get wasted at the local bars this coming Thursday. And Oh My God, did you know that Billy is cheating on Susie? It’s true. Like that is SO important to talk about during Biology?! Damnit. SOME people are there to learn. That requires being able to hear the professor while sitting a seat that allows a quick exit so I can get to my next class on time. Stop being asshats.
Damnit. Where is my wine?! Is it sad that it’s not even 8 p.m. and I’m ready for bed?
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don’t feel bad– I’m completely ready for bed too. Or wine. Or maybe both.
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I don’t think I could go back. I feel for you. I really do.
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you’re in all the classes I always dreaded. especially math. I still have nightmares that I don’t do any of my algebra homework or show up to class. and i’m done with school forever.
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I wish my math class was only 8 weeks long!
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I’m sorry. That sounds like a bad day. If I had any wine I would share with you!
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If you learn anything this school year, let it be that you don’t ever need an excuse to down a glass/bottle of wine.
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The first week or so of classes is such a bummer, but you’ll get into a routine and it’ll be great!
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*clink!* I ended tonight with a glass of wine, and I’m pretty sure you should, too! The only reason I never took art in high school was by the time I signed up for it, the class was all freshmen and I was a senior. So I dropped it and worked in the school bank instead. I always wish I had taken the art class… STICK WITH IT Sweetie! *HUG*
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I know this is kinda creepy, but I love cemeteries. Let me just throw that out there.
You know how easy it is to get overwhelmed when the new term starts- you’ll be fine.
Meanwhile, how about drinking wine in bed? That sounds like a good solution to any problem.
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are you allowed to skip classes? that’s what i always did. heehee
it’s a wonder i ever graduated.
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I was in the same situation last year as far as being surrounded by younger students who would talk about stupid things while I was trying to focus. Just do what you gotta do to get through it. Wine doesn’t sound bad to me!
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Can I give you the option of cake rather than wine? It’s just as comforting
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okay fine, I’m the nerd who loves math. I admit it!
Sorry the rest of your back to school experience isn’t as great as my love affair with math.
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1. I woke up at 5 a.m.
That’s all you have to say.
Add chemistry, biology, and math, and I’d need a whole bottle of wine to get over that.
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Oof! What a day!
Without all the school stuff, just the mere mention of your leggy Russian friend makes me want to come over and drink some wine with you too!
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Ah, the joys of UIC. You’ll get used to it, and pretty quickly, too. As for the teenagers… I feel your pain. I was 32 when I got my B.A. (finally). Be prepared for when one of them calls you “ma’am”…
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I guess the 18-19 yr olds aren’t there for an education, they’re there for the social life. (That’s what I did when i was at uni – in fact i barely attended a lecture) When you’re a bit older you’re there for an ACTUAL education so I guess it’s a whole different ballgame!
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I’ve been going to university for EIGHT YEARS now. And I feel older everyday looking at those around me. Ugh.
Good luck, my dear– I’m sure it will feel more natural soon!
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Asshats! They must stop tormenting you and get over themselves.
As for your Russian friend, rest assured that legs that go on forever do not help with the learning (i know that doesn’t help but it’s early)
Drink, eat cupcakes and be merry
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You made me love my online class more and more with each bullet. Ugh. I hope it gets better!!
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It’s posts like these that make me realize just how happy I am to be finished school. Good luck pushing on through the semester!
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Ever feel like you’re just getting old
Nice re-vamp on the blog btw.
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Give it a few weeks. That should give the froshies a chance to change their minds and drop the class if they’re not going to bother trying to learn.
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Oh the joys of college! Hang in there hun! What class is making you go visit the dead and buried?
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Haha never mind I think you are visiting the people of the underground for biology. That sounds awful. In my biology class last fall I had chop down trees, throw the trees into a fire which burned a hole through my coat, oh and there was about 2 feet of snow on the ground. Lovely.
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I went to college that was next to the largest non-religious cemetery in the country. My first semester there (which was my sophomore year), I took the cemetery class to still have enough credits after dropping organic chem. It…was…awesome! I loved it. Super interesting, and our final project was to research someone buried there.
What are you going back to school for? I just realized my GREs expired last year, and I couldn’t pass the math part now, so my PhD dreams are on hold for now.
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OMG! Billy is cheating on Susie???
OMG!
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Billy is such an asshole.
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I always enjoy seeing the new freshmen hoes every year who insist on wearing heels to class and dress like they’re going to the clubs. I can’t wait for them to get wasted and get herpes from the football players they think are interested in them.
Wait, was that mean?
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we should have a glass together- I’m starting school next week and like you, will be surrounded by 18 year olds. And not just that, but I’m pretty sure they will kick my ass in math.
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I took chemistry three times…so I feel your pain!
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Ohhh woooooooof! Sorry that all those teenagers are all up in your scholastic business.
You should just bring some wine in a waterbottle for when things get hairy. Then you can taunt all the little ones with your “big girl drink”. That’ll teach them.
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Look on the plus side of things, next week all of those annoying 18 and 19 year olds won;t be in class because they are hung over or think class is optional.
I feel you on being surounded by younger students, I often feel older than most, and I’m only 24. But I look at it as an advantage, I know what to expect and most of the time they don’t.
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I’m cheering you on from waaay down here in Arkansas! Please keep up the return to college posts. They’re great. Did you ever think you’d be that non-trad, there to learn?! ha! I love the new set up too. Pretty sweet. You and all my other tech buddies almost have me convinced I need this iphone thing I keep hearing about…
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School is hard. Why did we decide to go back again?
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gotta love going back to school!
a lil tip for anatomy (since i had to take it recently), invest in the anatomy colouring book. you may have heard of it, and/or have used it! i found that it helped me alot…and flash cards! (can you tell i’m a visual creature?)
hope that helped a bit!
i’m sure you’ll do great!
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I went back to school at 23, and man, it was hard to deal with those 18 year olds! Hope you got an extra big glass of wine!
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Ugh, math. I had to take a stats class last semester, a grad level stats class which involved research theory. :p I thought I was going to die.
My tip for getting through math, hire a tutor that doesn’t care if you whine and moan and are dumb with them. That’s what I did, and it was worth every penny.
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You need a glass? I need a vat…
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Oy. Goodluck. The thought of going back to school exhausts me. Probably why I gave up on my application.
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Oh, a glass of wine sounds amazing. And I really think you deserve one after all those classes!
It’ll get better. It’s always stressful during the first week!
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