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20 Signs You Went To Catholic School

"High School is Four Years, the Prep is Forever"

Nicole Pantano

Mar 01, 2016

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These are things that anyone who has gone to catholic school will find relatable.

1. There is always your school's saint statue in front of the building along with many more inside the building.

2. Having to wear a uniform for 14 years of your life!

3. On the rare occasion when you got to dress down, deciding on what to wear takes forever!

4. Girls having to abide by the "no makeup, no nail polish" rule.

5. ...and the "no colorful hair" rule.

6. Don't forget the jumpers and blouses the girls would have to wear! Guys were so lucky they could wear pants!

7. The girls automatically knowing who amongst them was a "skirt roller."

8. Going to school with the same 25 kids for 11 years of your life!

9. Starting off your day with the daily prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

10. Having to learn cursive in third grade, and teachers telling you how important it is. Which of course you never used again...

11. Going to Mass at least twice a week like it was your job.

12. Everyone either became an altar server or lector, usually not voluntarily.

13. When there were too many of you to fit in a Church, the auditorium became your place of worship for the time being.

14. At some point in your Catholic school life, you were given a cross to wear, usually in honor of your senior year.

15. Catholic school usually ended in you going on at least one Religious Retreat, and you always enjoyed it!

16. Having a Walk-A-Thon every year to raise funds for the school's latest project.

17. Signing each others shirts on the last day of wearing a uniform to class. And sadly knowing that it would be the last time ever wearing a uniform again!

18. Having everyone sign your yearbook from the teachers to best friends.

19. Realizing that your catholic school days are coming to an end. Luckily your memories last forever.

20. Finally graduating with your best friend after being together in catholic elementary school and high school for the last 15 years. Also realizing that you would have never met if you didn't go to catholic school.

I am so grateful to have gone to catholic school for my entire life, it was a wonderful experience filled with incredible people that I'll never forget!

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1. There is always your school's saint statue in front of the building along with many more inside the building.

2. Having to wear a uniform for 14 years of your life!

3. On the rare occasion when you got to dress down, deciding on what to wear takes forever!

4. Girls having to abide by the "no makeup, no nail polish" rule.

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6. Don't forget the jumpers and blouses the girls would have to wear! Guys were so lucky they could wear pants!

7. The girls automatically knowing who amongst them was a "skirt roller."

8. Going to school with the same 25 kids for 11 years of your life!

9. Starting off your day with the daily prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

10. Having to learn cursive in third grade, and teachers telling you how important it is. Which of course you never used again...

11. Going to Mass at least twice a week like it was your job.

12. Everyone either became an altar server or lector, usually not voluntarily.

13. When there were too many of you to fit in a Church, the auditorium became your place of worship for the time being.

14. At some point in your Catholic school life, you were given a cross to wear, usually in honor of your senior year.

15. Catholic school usually ended in you going on at least one Religious Retreat, and you always enjoyed it!

16. Having a Walk-A-Thon every year to raise funds for the school's latest project.

17. Signing each others shirts on the last day of wearing a uniform to class. And sadly knowing that it would be the last time ever wearing a uniform again!

19. Realizing that your catholic school days are coming to an end. Luckily your memories last forever.

20. Finally graduating with your best friend after being together in catholic elementary school and high school for the last 15 years. Also realizing that you would have never met if you didn't go to catholic school.

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Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

The ultimate list and gif guide to a college student's brain during finals.

What does the world outside the library look like?

Can I read this entire book tonight?

I should have gone to class more often.

Did the professor even teach this?

What is the lowest grade I can get on this exam and still pass the class?

Should I just drop out of school now?

Finals are ruining Christmas.

Just wrote three sentences so time for a break.

Need. More. Coffee.

What is sleep?

I'm too stupid for college.

Brain hurts.

Time for a Facebook Break.

I think I'm dying.

When will I ever need this information in the real world?

I can't read any of my notes.

I need my mom.

When was the last time I showered?

I need study snacks.

The struggle is so real right now.

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

1. I'm so tired. I need a nap. Maybe I can sleep with my eyes open in class? Or pretend I'm not napping?

2. We have a test today? Why didn't anyone tell me? Did I know this?!

3. Can I quit school yet? It's only October, and I need a vacation.

4. The struggle is so real.

5. I'm so broke. SOS.

6. Stressed? Eat everything you own in your pantry and stuff your face with all your feelings.

7. "Did we have anything due in class today? Homework? Quiz? Test?" "Not that I know of..."

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