Day 2 - 250 -- School Begins Again

What a day!  The first day of classes was filled with many excited people and so much energy I wished it could be stored for later. The excitement upon seeing people after a four month break and sharing summer stories was such fun. While most faces were all smiles, there were a few that looked a bit stressed and even showed a bit of fear. Many were unsure where the classes were being held and others had confused the winter schedule with the fall one or were looking for the Monday class when today was Tuesday. All the errors and confusion were part of the excitement and anxiety of starting school in a new place. We worked with them to help them feel calmer and send them along to the right class in the right room.

I remember my first days at school as a student -- filled with those same feelings that were written on all the faces around campus today. The stresses of moving in to the new place and then finding time to check out classrooms the night before were part of every year. Yet, seeing others in the same situation and meeting someone who could help find the more obscure classrooms brought feelings of calm and belonging. This helped me feel that things would work out and I'd manage to get through the first week and then the second and then the third.

One song that often comes to mind around this time of year speaks to the confidence in the midst of the anxiety. It is about learning to be independent. Enjoy!

I will Survive -- Gloria Gaynor