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Nov 01, 2016

Balancing multiple different things at once while trying to remain a high GPA seems close to impossible. The first thing that runs through your mind usually is school. Here are some reasons as to why we contemplate pulling our hair out on a daily basis.

1. Social Life

Maintaining a social life is easy, but maintaining a social life in college is near to impossible. Of course we all want to go to that frat party on Thursday night; if only we didn't have a 7 page research paper due on Monday. If I am lucky, I manage to go out maybe once a weekend. I don't even have time to go out to eat with friends with out feeling like i'm missing out on studying for an exam. In college you must take sacrifices to achieve good grades. Say goodbye to your daily turn up events.

2. Work

Working is very important in college for the people who need the financial assistance. The only problem is the fact that going to school full time and working full time doesn't mix. You have to take at LEAST two hours of study time per class. Do the math and then try to add work into the equation. It equals sleepless nights and lower grades.

3. Pets

We all dream about owning puppies and kittens. I for one made that dream a reality. I I could go back in time, I would have waited on purchasing a puppy. When going to classes early and having an exam coming up, I always book a study room for four or more hours. With that being said, I have to wake up earlier than usual, take out my dog, go to school, leave right after my last class, take out my dog, then walk back to campus to study. After a long day/night of studying I then have to feed my dog, and take her out again before doing anything for myself. It adds a lot of stress but I made the commitment.

4. Food

I tend to find myself constantly hungry. Sadly, ramen noodles and mac and cheese seem to be my only option. I never have any time to grocery shop, ever. Cooking takes up too much time that I can spend walking my dog, or practicing different equations. Freshman 15 is real. So is Sophomore 15 as well. Try finding something more organic to throw into the microwave because trust me, you'll be dependent on microwavable food.

5. Classes

In high school, your teachers were as lenient as it gets. I blink my eyes and I have three projects due, two exams coming up, and five homework assignments that need to be turned in at 11:59 p.m. If you miss a deadline or a class, there is no sympathy. Professors are there to teach you and grade you work. Never to give hand-outs. Biology was easy in high school, right? College Biology is a whole other story. That class/ lab alone takes up most of your time. Be prepared for long, coffee filled nights and conversations with your friends.

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Life as a college student isn't just the best times in your life, it's also the most stressful.

1. Social Life

2. Work

3. Pets

4. Food

5. Classes

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1. Figuring out when to start

2. Searching through list after list to get everything you need

3. Shopping for deals

4. Getting bins to put everything in

5. Figuring what you can’t live without

6. Going through clothes to find what you need

7. Finding out your siblings took something from you

8. Fighting with your parents.

9. Trying to plan things with your roommate

10. The fear of forgetting something

11. Move in day

Relatable moments from one of the best shows I have ever watched.

1. When you fail that midterm you studied so hard for.

2. When your crush finally texts back.

3. When payday comes around.

4. When you accidentally like someone's picture from 108 weeks ago.

5. When someone takes your unassigned assigned seat.

6. When your favorite character in your favorite TV series dies.

7. When that guy/girl you’ve been crushing on agrees to go on a date with you.

8. When you have so much to do, and such little motivation to do it.

9. When someone asks for your last fry.

10. When you try a new health-food craze.

11. When you get new clothing.

12. When you check your bank account.

13. When they're serving good food in the dining hall.

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15. Or just your thoughts about life in general.

We all have that "I don't care" attitude.

1. Most students just take life day by day.

2. That means procrastinating, one day at a time.

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11. We all really just want to pet dogs all day.

12. And eat pizza for every meal.

13. And stab the next person who asks us what we want to do with our life.

14. However, despite the stress and student loans, college is amazing and there's plenty of reasons to smile.

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