You only get one first day of school per year, so it's always a little nerve-wracking.
You're filled with excitement and dread. You're thrilled to show off your new haircut but you're not looking forward to the eight pop quizzes you will have to take every single day.
Here's a list of thoughts everyone has on their first day of school throughout their ages.
Age 5
I will major in Economics at the University of Wisconsin, then move to Chicago after graduation. I'll work at a bank for two years, three years tops. Then I will apply to business school.
Age 6
In high school I will join the Future Business Leaders of America, hopefully rising to the rank of club president as a sophomore. I plan to use this position and my GPA to leverage a full-ride to Princeton University. After graduation I will run for Congress.
Age 7
While first grade is certainly intimidating, I am most worried about the potential effects a low score on an SAT subject test could have on my future. While I of course still have a decade to prepare, I can't help but feel stressed out.
Age 8
I should memorize the Miranda rights. You never know.
Age 9
I have to improve my reading pace if I want to place into the best charter school. Right now I read 500 words per minute.
Age 10
If this teacher lets us chew gum in class, then this will be a rockin' year.
Age 11
I hope this is the year we learn the ins and outs of investment. I already know about diversifying my funds, but there's so much I'm not aware of.
Age 12
While many think puberty is the cause of my mood swings, it's actually the anxiety that comes with thinking about my future student loans.
Age 13
My goal this year is to decide if I want to be a renter or a buyer in my twenties. There are pros and cons to both, I just need to decide what's best for me.
Age 14
I hope my blog is profitable this year.
Age 15
I will stock my locker with nonperishables and ACT prep books so I can easily continue learning if someone traps me in there.
Age 16
I need to start freelancing, do you know anyone?
Age 17
"So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."
Age 18
I can't wait to get out of this town. In order to run for mayor at the next town over.