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College As Told By The Cast Of 'Parks and Recreation'

"We have to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffle and work. Or waffles, friends, work. But work has to come third." -- Leslie Knope

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College As Told By The Cast Of 'Parks and Recreation'
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You have to admit, it's pretty hard to hate the show "Parks and Rec," just like it's hard to hate college. College is a time filled with some pretty funny experiences, that in the end, leave a lot of room for growth and great memories.

Though people experience college differently all over the world, from the good times, to midterms, to dealing with the stress of hearing the constant buzz over the election, everyone can relate to these typical thoughts of a college student as told by Leslie Knope and your favorite Pawnee Parks Department from "Parks and Recreation."

1. When someone tells you that a class won't be a lot of work


2. When you realize you're bad at adulting because all you ever wear is Nike shorts and t-shirts

But really, what other time in your life can you dress for comfort every day and not be judged?

3. When your alarm goes off for your 8 am and you contemplate why you're doing life

Who thought it was a good idea to try and get classes that early every day? Oh right...you did.

4. When you know you should exercise to avoid the freshman fifteen but it's just SO hard

5. When the only thing everyone is talking about is politics and you just need a break from it all

Because literally every other post on Facebook is yet another rant, am I right?

6. When you have way too much work, not enough time to finish, and no plan to get it done

We've all been there...no shame.

7. When the professor is talking and you understand zero of the words coming out of his mouth

8. When you finally get to collapse in bed after a long night out

9. When it's one of those days and you have no motivation to actually do your homework

10. When the line for Starbucks is 3 miles long and you need your coffee before class

11. When the stress of midterms and college in general starts getting to you

Your friends are always there to keep you on track or take super fun study breaks with you.

12. But, you realize Thanksgiving break is right around the corner and you'll actually get real HOMEMADE food

13. And, even better, you'll get to be reunited with your best friends



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