Back At Drexel

This is my first Hybrid course at Drexel, so I'll have to get used to the way things work. I'm actually a Sophomore but since the Music Industry program layout is 'different' from other programs, I take my English classes my second year of college. Since I was a Freshman last year I can still talk about my experiences as a Freshman during the first week of school, compared to being a Sophomore the first week of school. 

There are several major differences, although the factor of being able to 'socialize' without the burden of school work yet remains the same.

First major difference; registration (aka hell). As a freshman in most cases all your classes are laid out for you and you are pre-registered. After Term 1 that changes and you get to experience the fantastic world of the Term Master Catalogue, registration numbers and our wonderful administration. Although there is the freedom and excitement of getting to pick out your classes and make your own schedule, sometimes it doesn't always go as planned. Classes getting cancelled, class times changing and required classes not being offered the term you need them. I know I am starting to sound like quite the pessimist, but it is quite nice to be able to have your days start at 12, working it out so you have no class certain days and giving yourself lunch breaks through out the day. It is a stressful process at first, but something you begin to actually look forward to!

The second major difference is the socializing. As freshman, although you may know some of the students already from home, school, or orientation, there are many new faces. The question of ' who am I going to hang out with the first night' or 'what parties aren't creepy' may come up. Either way you meet people quickly and find out where not to go. If I can remember correctly, my first night at Drexel I went to a party with some people on my floor (Calhoun-Ahhh) way past Spring Garden Street in some sketch neighborhood. It was an experience and from things like that you quickly meet new people. This year, as a sophomore, I had to move in still, but after I was moved in, I called my friends. Knowing who to hang out with, where to go, and having a long list of phone numbers in your phone makes it a bit easier to hang, party, chill; whichever you prefer. I kept it simple my first week of school, moved in, met up with friends I hadn't seen all summer and hung out at the dorms and house; no crazy parties yet.

Freshman year is fun, full of new experiences and the start of your independence. Sophomore year is also fun, the search for Co-Ops begin and there is a sense of wisdom, experience, and independence. 

Best of luck everyone!

Eric