By
Ayse Guner
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Students relieved after first day
One down, about 75 more to go.
With the first day of classes under their belts, the 2000 freshmen class now has an idea of what to expect for their remaining years at the University of Arizona.
While some freshmen desperately hunted for UA buildings yesterday, others said they were in search for a sense of belonging. Going to classes relieved some of the worries about the amount of exams, homework, and the quality of student-teacher relationships.
Breann Haynes, an undeclared freshman, said she liked all her classes and they "are not as big as everybody says."
Marisa Pisaneschi, an undeclared freshman, was concerned about the first day of the school and about the amount of homework. However, she said, she feels comfortable after she met with her professors.
"It's kind of hard when you come to college and don't know anything or anyone. But my professors are very nice and they made me feel comfortable," Pisaneschi said.
Construction also added in the confusion for freshmen. Pointing towards the construction area where the new student union is being built, architecture freshman Abigail Reisdorf complained about the length of time being spent on construction.
"Some of the construction will be around for three years, and I don't like that," she said.
While some are upset at the work being done on campus, others think it will improve the university atmosphere.
"The buildings are like the 70s style, old, and classes have small desks," Chelsea Evans, an undeclared freshman said. "The construction is a great idea, and at least they are doing something about these buildings."
Besides worrying about construction issues, the campus newcomers are anxious about fitting in as well.
Evans was involved with the UA New Start Summer Program, which is designed to ease students transitioning into college and it also allows them to learn about the campus and meet with other students.
"I've liked my first day, and I am not intimidated by other people at all," she added.
Evans said that joining a sorority could help reduce the intimidation that some freshmen face and that she plans to rush in the spring.
"There are a lot of people to meet, and I am already getting used to the college life," she said.
