I came into college as a little naïve human who had hardly been exposed to the harsh reality that is life. I snapped out of that about four days into moving out. Nearly everyday has presented a new struggle, and though college may be great, it certainly has its slew of completely real problems that I have come to learn about. Like:

1. What is sleep again?

I'm sorry, what did you say? I got about 26 minutes of sleep last night.

2. Only being able to afford Ramen

There's chicken, creamy chicken, beef, shrimp and more! Tasty.

3. Looking like you slept in a dumpster

You are lucky that I am wearing pants right now.

4. Parties are actually kind of gross

Step away from me if you know what's good for you.

5. Everyone has an opinion on literally everything

There's a protest going on in the quad in five minutes about the kind of bagels being served in the caf.

6. By week two, your profs expect you to know half of the semester's material

Week two: Chapter seven.

7. When your friends come back from studying abroad

Yeah we get it. You're clearly superior.

8. Paying bills but still trying to live a fabulous life

Who really needs electricity?

9. Netflixing is a verb

I have lots of friends. Like Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Emily. And Michael, Jim, Pam, and Dwight.

10. Buying an access code in addition to a physical book

But, but, but... it's not fair.

11. Writing papers the night before they're due

There's a 100 percent chance that made no sense.

12. Thirsty Thursdays

"No ragrets." "YOLO." "Hashtag college."

13. Bonding over stress

I have six papers to write, a group project, and a replica Eiffel Tower to make. She gets it.

14. Crying nearly everyday

I was thinking about starting an intramural team for crying.

15. And being extra dramatic about life

This is it. I may not survive this. But deep down I know that I will. And I will thrive doing it.