The Beginning and Strangeness

First few days of the semester. I generally love it; there's nothing more exciting than getting a new syllabus or a new class--what will I read, learn, and love over the next few months? Yesterday was a little disappointing. One class didn't have a syllabus, and the other had some big talkers.

It was weird in my film class; after having the same professor for two years, I anticipated being a little nervous, but I felt like all my confidence in my proficency in the subject was gone. I couldn't speak or jump into the discussion. I felt like it was my first film class all over. Hopefully, that'll wear off soon enough and I'll be able to participate!

This morning I had my first class for teaching. I think it went ok. I have one student from last semester. The kids were all pretty quiet, but seemed eager enough. Hopefully, they'll be a fun group. I had a great bunch last semester, so I worry that they won't be the same.

Odd thing. I'm pretty sure (in the 90th percentile) that one of the students in my class is someone I went to high school with (and he was older than me). Granted, I understand that people take different paths to (or around) college--some meander more than others. But, I feel weird teaching writing to the guy who was ahead of me in Latin. Should I ask him what high school he went to and verify the connection?