For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for October 21, 2009

Yeah that happens to me every time a new semester starts. The kids should be good.

For yesterday, OpenWings, everyone tells me something like that, but never how, or what they are talking about. So, what do you mean?

Awww, she really DOES look lost - poor Elly!!

Guess she will need to use some creative thinking to get to her class on time :o)

that’s the same thng that happened 2 me as well

Hey mroberts88, it just meant that in general I like the way you comment, it always seems fresh and honest, like a what you see is what you get with me type of thing. It was a compliment! It would take me a while to go back and find actual specific examples, and my comment would be HUGE if I did, and nobody wants to read all that, lol :o)

everyone tells me something like that - if you get that sort of response from people, then I think that’s a good thing! So that was all I meant, no biggie! :o)

@ howtheduck

I went to University back in the dark ages and we had to purchase textbooks back then. And I’ve taken plenty of adult ed classes, Susan001, and we’ve always had exams and grades and pressure. In fact, the last one I took had several exams and 2 papers.

I love how excited Elly always is about trying new things, even if she gets scared and overwhelmed at it. Her actions show a “jump right in” and “try anything” attitude that I love, a true optimism, not the annoying chipper kind they encourage on kiddie shows.

Now I want to go back to school! Not that I need to, but it was so much fun- I loved tests and homework…

Panel 1: Michael never gets any love, does he?

Doesn’t she know you should go over to the school and scout out where your class(es) will be? Then when you go over there for the first class you know where to go.

I had to purchase my college textbooks back in the 1950’s.

What”s new about that?

Sometimes in continuing ed classes the teacher waits until you get there and gives you a handout for what you’ll need to have the next time out.

I always hated going to school, until I graduated high school and could start studying something that I actually enjoyed. Then, I couldn’t wait for the school day to begin. And, it was also fun meeting people that were interested in the same subjects as myself.

i have recently gone back to college. i feel just the same way and feel OLD!

Open wings, that makes sense, and I’m sure someone would want to read that.

howtheduck: most schools DO NOT sell you textbooks at all. They provide space for a bookstore on premises so students buy the books for classes. Most of these stores are Barnes and Nobles owned and run, some are e-Folett’s and others, and a small number are independently owned.

massha has a point. However, my school does. We still have bad food in the cafeteria.

Hope they redo the strip where she is listening to a lecture and thinks “wow its been x years since I’ve been in school and I can still sleep with my eyes open.

haha, it’s so true. Poor Elly.

masnadies- You like taking tests and doing homework? Why don’t you take my midterms for me? hehe :)