As school kicks back into gear with the start of a new semester, students emerge from their winter-break slumps and take on the challenge of the current term. The return to campus for the spring session brings to mind questions of what back-to-school supplies are needed and the Texas winter that barraged the state in full force over the weekend.
For the first week back, The Paisano interviewed freshman environmental science major Chanel Reed, freshman chemical engineering major Monique Nnate, sophomore psychology major Jayden Avila and freshman software engineering major Isaiah Galvan.
How do you unwind after a school day?
Nnate turns to Netflix after a long day of work, voicing that she is currently watching “Gossip Girl.” Galvan agrees, saying that Netflix and Hulu are his preferred modes of tv-watching. He also notes that he will listen to music to alleviate stress. Reed has a different answer, declaring “I usually use my meal card to get Panda Express.” Avila provides a few different methods of relaxation, including video games, friends and work, but thinks “that’s not really unwinding.”
Snowy or warm winter?
Galvan is quick to answer, noting that he prefers a chilly winter. Reed says that a snowy season is superior, adding that she likes “being bundled up under warm blankets” and wearing comfy sweaters, pointing to the fuzzy zip-up she currently adorns. Nnate agrees with her fellow freshmen, expressing her favor for a colder climate despite the usually warm Texas winter. Avila dissents, expressing a penchant for warmer weather and a strong dislike for the freezing climate.
What’s your #1 back-to-school essential?
Reed decidedly names her laptop as a requirement for the school year. Galvan concurs, pointing out the device’s importance as a software engineer. Avila names airpods as his top necessity, stating, “I don’t have them right now ‘cause I was in a rush, but if I did, they’d be in right now.” Nnate, on the other hand, says that good pens, markers and pencils are a must-have to make school fun.
Morning or afternoon classes?
Avila and Galvan both prefer afternoon classes in favor of slow mornings. The former remarks, “I usually stay up and I like to sleep in,” and the latter asserts, “It’s a pain to wake up in the morning.” The others have a different view. Nnate declares her preference for morning classes in consensus with Reed, who states, “I wanna do stuff throughout the day, so I’d rather get it done in the morning.”
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