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25 Ways "That '70s Show" Describes The College Experience

Some things never change.

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25 Ways "That '70s Show" Describes The College Experience

Nothing says college like "That '70s Show"...

1. Your parents give you the most helpful advice.

2. They also make sure you know when you aren’t reaching your full potential.

3. Having to interact with other people can be a major drag.

4. You miss home-cooked meals and have no money for quality food.

5. You find yourself doing this a lot.

6. Sometimes it’s hard to find people that you actually want to spend time with.

7. And when you do, it’s scary how alike you are.

8. The day you don’t your homework is the day your professor wants you to answer a question.

9. Some weekends can get a little out of hand.

10. And the next day will feel like this.

11. You often ask yourself why you do the things you do.

12. When you don’t have the energy to do laundry, you end up wearing the same clothes more times than are socially acceptable between washes.

13. You have the biggest crush on someone that doesn’t know you exist.

14. You finally work up the courage to take a chance on someone, and it blows up in your face.

15. You think this to yourself a lot.

16. And this.

17. When your parents visit, they love telling every friend you’ve made about all the times you’ve done something idiotic.

18. They’ll also ask questions that you’ll have excellent explanations for.

19. To which your parents will respond with:

20. Or this:

21. And all you can do is smile through the pain.

22. You will have some rough days.

23. But even when it sucks, you don’t give up.

24. Because some days will be fabulous.

25. And in the end, “We’re all alright!”

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