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17 Times Lily From "Modern Family" Accurately Described College

This eight-year-old feels our pain.

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17 Times Lily From "Modern Family" Accurately Described College

College is a whole new experience. You're busier, moodier, and more tired than you ever were in high school. Some days you're on top of the world, and other times you're not feelin' it AT ALL. Even though she's only eight years old, Lily Tucker-Pritchett seems to understand this better than anyone.

1. When you first move into the your dorm and realize how little space you have.

There's no way you can fit your whole wardrobe in that tiny excuse for a closet.

2. Going to class on the first day and trying to make small talk with the people around you.

Wow, I might've just talked to my future best friend! Well, that's enough socializing for today.

3. When you see a girl in a dress while you're slumming in a T-shirt and tennis shoes.

You're lucky I even rolled out of bed.

4. When your friend complains about her 9:30 class when you have an 8 a.m.

Oh please, you have NO idea.

5. Getting up 10 minutes before your class that's all the way across campus.

If I run fast enough, I can make it. I may look dead and be out of breath, but the extra 30 minutes of sleep is worth it.

6. After having three back-to-back classes with no breaks in between.

All I want is food and a five-hour nap.

7. Having to dress nice for class on pin attire days.

Yes, I don't always look like a hot mess. Better appreciate this, because it won't happen again for another month.

8. Going thrift shopping with your friends because it's all you can afford.

But don't get me wrong, it's also so rewarding. Four-dollar flannels just can't be beat. Give it a quick wash and no one will know.

9. When your professor holds class late, and your next class is on the other side of campus -- in 10 minutes.


Well, make that nine minutes now.

10. When you don't feel like listening to your friends' relationship problems AGAIN.

I've heard it all before, and my "project" (a.k.a. Netflix) is calling my name.

11. After being in lecture for approximately 10 minutes.

"Ugh, I haven't even started that paper due tomorrow." "Haha, that guy's asleep over there." "Wait, did he just say that this is going to be on the test? OK, focus..." "I need to work out more." "No, I need cheese fries."

12. After trying to eat healthy for a day.

Oh forget it, I'll just start running instead... Starting tomorrow.

13.When you've been in the library studying for finals for 10 straight hours.

If I look at one more flash card, my brain is going to explode.

14. Being super passive-aggressive after discovering that your friends didn't invite you out with them.

Nope, not bitter about it. I had better things to do anyway.

15. But not being able to stay mad because you have to tell them about your latest crush.


Have I talked to him? Well, no, but we've made eye contact in class like three times.

16. And because you need to ask them what to wear to the party on Friday night.

Because dressing to go out is a science.

17. And finally because in the end, you're always there for them, too.

Because these are the people who will end up being your lifelong best friends.

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