Unfortunately, it’s time. No more napping, reading for fun, or just enjoying your day. That’s right. Break is almost over. We’re officially in the New Year and there’s no more big holidays to look forward to other than Valentine’s Day. After all that joy and fun, it’s time to head back to the real world. Where you’re reminded of things like exams, your GPA, and your crippling debt. You don’t have Christmas break to look forward to any more, your probably don’t have plans for spring break, so we just wait for summer. Yet it seems like a lifetime away.
1. Think, “there’s no way it’s already over!”
Sorry friends, it is.
2. Cry
Let the tears out, it’s OK.
3. Consider dropping out
Is it really worth it?
4. Take a nap
You’ll be too busy for naps once the semester starts.
5. Get new school supplies
Old notebooks are full and the binder from last semester is falling apart.
6. Think, “do I need to order books?”![]()
I won’t actually use it, but it says it’s mandatory. And it’s $300.
7. Wait, do I need to fill out the FAFSA again?
SO MANY QUESTIONS
8. Get emailed your syllabus
Yep, I’ll be dropping that class..
9. Pay your tuition
*cringe
10. Die a little inside
That’s A LOT of money..
11. Wonder where your fees even go
As if tuition isn't high enough already.
12. Eat one last home-cooked meal
Let’s be real, we know you survive off of ramen and leftover takeout.
13. Say goodbye
Mom is crying, little siblings are crying, dad is acting like he’s not. It’s a big deal.
14. Make your way back
The trip back to campus is never as fun as the trip home.
15. Unpack all your things
16. Meet up with your friends
17. Find out that you already have homework
How is that possible?
The professor hates us.
We’re doomed.
18. Finally, the first day of class
Somehow, I’m already behind. How is that possible?
And one day far, far away you'll be graduating and you'll never have to go through this again.
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