How to survive syllabus week at Iowa

There’s always that one professor that makes everyone sit through the whole class time

Rumor has it that the first week of every college semester is a breeze. But who’s kidding, (almost) every week of college sucks. Since when do professors assign homework before classes even begin? That’s right: the first week of classes. Be prepared young ones.

Order-Up

If you’re already tired of dorm food and have the cash lying around to pay for it, Order-Up will already be your best friend. Whatever your little heart desires, whether it be pizza, Taco Johns, or Micky Dee’s, it will be at your doorstep in a matter of minutes. This company is a god send to the entire Iowa City community. #blessed

The Lib

If you don’t know this abbreviation yet, learn it. Don’t be that senior in college that has never gone to the library. It’s there specifically for us, so use it. When your roomie won’t leave you alone – Lib. Want to Netflix and chill, but your hall decided to rage? Lib. It’s also pretty great for studying and other school stuff, I guess.

Go to bed

You might not have 8am classes, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need beauty rest. I know mom isn’t here to wake you up, but please do yourself a favor and be productive in the mornings. Get yourself in a good routine because once final grades come out your GPA will thank you.

Be a planner

Be a planner, and have a planner. You might have gotten through high school without writing a single assignment down, but it doesn’t work that way here. Invest in one, or use the one we all know you got from OnIowa! Plus, there’s coupons in the back. Embrace the poor status.

The Rec

I hate working out, chances are you do too, but take advantage of the rec. The freshman 15 is real. When spring break rolls around the gym will be full of people finally realizing they shouldn’t have opted for dessert every time they stepped foot in the dining hall. Be proactive and go swim or something. It’s important to take care of your health, even if it does feel like you’re dying.

College Hurtz

Like I said, your health is important, so if you’re getting some exercise, a Hurtz donut or Molly’s cupcake won’t kill you every once in a blue moon. Plus, Molly’s is in walking distance, you’ll burn off the calories on the trip there and back. Treat yo’self after this first week.

Socialize

Make some friends this first week, you’re going to need them more than ever. Everyone is in the same boat, and what’s better than finding someone in your class or right down the hall that can relate to how much you hate Gen. Chem I?

TGIF

Once the weekend rolls around you might be questioning your major, choice of school or even your roommate, but don’t worry, it gets better. This was only the first week after all. Let off some steam, head down to Union or Summit, dance your ass off and have some fun with your new pals.

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