The first day of school went like this...

I walked to class, and got there on time. It was 9:35. Cool. I searched for my classroom then walked in, staking my claim in the back. There was a student in the professor's chair, who I thought was the professor. Three girls sat around me and talked about the weekend, skiing and dancing, asked me questions and were very friendly. Waves of people came in to say hello and kiss each other on the cheek as the custom goes. Many of them greeted me with a kiss as well. I thought to myself: "where are all these people going to sit, in this tiny room?" By this time it was probably 9:50. They came and went in waves, some stayed for quite a while and it seemed like everyone knew each other. At about 10:15 someone came in to tell us the professor was sick and would not be coming today.

So, two friends and I went to Cafe Congreso, the cafe across the street, then went school shopping. I bought everything I needed (not much) for less than $6 US. So far so good.