What will my first day at university be like?

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The discussion revolves around participants' experiences and expectations regarding their first days at university, including their feelings of excitement, challenges faced, and interactions with instructors. The scope includes personal anecdotes, reflections on teaching styles, and the overall adjustment to university life.

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  • Some participants express excitement about starting university and share their upcoming schedules.
  • There are mixed feelings about instructors, with some being described as engaging while others are perceived as boring or difficult to understand due to their accents.
  • One participant notes the challenge of understanding a fast-talking instructor, while another shares a humorous anecdote about miscommunication due to pronunciation issues.
  • Concerns about navigating the university campus and finding classes are raised, highlighting the challenges of orientation.
  • Some participants reflect on the general atmosphere of their classes and the personalities of their peers and instructors.

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Participants generally share a range of experiences regarding their first days at university, with no clear consensus on the quality of instructors or the overall experience. Disagreement exists regarding the effectiveness of teaching styles and the challenges faced in understanding course material.

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Limitations include varying levels of comfort with instructors' accents, differing expectations of class engagement, and the impact of campus layout on students' experiences.

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New university students, individuals interested in university life, and those curious about the challenges of transitioning to higher education may find this discussion relevant.

  • #31
i already started the math class 2 weeks ago.
 
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  • #32
mathbalarka said:
fortunately you haven't been to the math class (yet). the students there will be as weird as the professor.
oh and i don't know about math but you can definitely say that about the physics classes here.
 
  • #33
Hate this school. (Dull)
 
  • #34
ineedhelpnow said:
Hate this school. (Dull)

Please elaborate...:D
 
  • #35
They put my GENERAL ED class in the science building which happens to have two sides and is three levels. It took me forever to figure out where the stairs where and the staircase happened to be behind a door in the corner of the building that I originally assumed to be a storage room. And then I wandered forever upstairs to find the class. And it was just as hard trying to leave the building when class finished. I needed to check my class schedule to find my econ class. But my tablet wouldn't connect to the WiFi so I had to wander around this other five level building to get a wireless connection and it turned out I was standing in front of the class from the start. The walk between the two buildings was 15 freakin minutes and it was SO hot outside. So yeah that sums up my day.
 
  • #36
I'm sure you'll look back on this day with a certain nostalgia many years from now. :D
 
  • #37
yeeeaaah not so sure about that but we'll see
 

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