On a completely opposite note, my first day was awesome despite the 140-mile round trip I have to do 3 times a week. Thank God I remembered to bring an armful of CDs.
Edit: If you're left handed, the University is not accommodating your needs by only utilizing right-handed desks. This puts you at an unfair disadvantage when compared with the majority students. I'm pretty sure they can buy (if they don't already have) a few left-handed or ambidextrous desks. I don't believe they have the right to refuse.