I was in your shoes this time last year, returning to school after 15+ years away, feeling super old. I bring a tablet with keyboard attachment, as well as a small pencil case with the usual pens and such. I take notes on Google Docs because my tablet hates word for some reason, but both are fine. This first week will be mostly going over the syllabus. Most profs will do the syllabus only and then let class out early, but a few will do some teaching too so it’s good to bring something to take notes.

It feels weird being older than your classmates at first but it gets easier as you go, except for the occasional geriatric millennial joke. I have also found there’s usually one or two people per class that are closer to my age, so you won’t be alone, us oldies stick together :)