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20 Times Disney Movies Described Life At Grand Canyon University

It's not quite the Happiest Place On Earth, but close enough.

Katie Casteel

Apr 10, 2017

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There is nothing quite as sacred as a Disney movie. There are so many genres to choose from! The classics, the live actions, the non-princess movies...the list goes on. And life as a Lope at Grand Canyon University? While it might not be the Happiest Place on Earth, it's still pretty magical. So here are all the ways that Disney movies describe life at Grand Canyon University.

Not citing all your sources... and then having to submit via TurnItIn

Hopefully, they won't notice you used part of an old paper...

When that one person in your CLC group doesn't do their work

I see you, Brenda!

Walking to meet a friend for lunch in August

No, I don't want to walk from Agave to Lopes Way. But for you, I'll make an exception.

Thinking you know what you got yourself into when you show up for Welcome Week

The crazy volunteers, the Welcome Week activities, the free t-shirts-- there's nothing quite like GCU Welcome Week.

Going to Chick-Fil-A even though you have like $4 left on your dining dollars

Why must everything be so expensive?

"You have to read the textbook for this course"

Professors have such high expectations of us!

When you want to do things but it's Sunday night

15 essays, 3 presentations, a CLC, and 3 hours in which to do it all!

Trying to wake up for a 7 a.m.

I'm not actually sure why 7 AM classes are an option...

When you're friends with a science major

Wait, you have how many exams this week?

Going to chapel like

Great chapel speakers are the perfect way to start the week.

That one friend who's working towards her Mrs. degree

#RingBySpring

Watching your friends get ready for church on Sunday morning

It really can be a magical thing to witness.

When LoudCloud decides to not work

Sunday nights are actually the worst.

"No, you can't keep your dog in your dorm room"

Not even if I dress him up like a turtle???

Trying to master the worship leader look... and failing

Nobody wears it quite like the real worship leaders.

Because it's a Christian university

No shame in that game!

When someone says they don't go to chapel or The Gathering

I bet you also don't go to life group!

Sometimes, the promise of Heaven is too real

"Jesus take me now!"

Playing against New Mexico State

Black-out game, white-out game, intimidation is key!

And finally... what GCU looks like when you're coming home

The experience of being a Lope is nothing short of magical, and there's no place I'd rather be... Well, except maybe Disneyland.

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Walking to meet a friend for lunch in August

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Because it's a Christian university

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

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