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College As Told By Twin Peaks

Diane, this semester has been absolute hell.

Audrey Mattingly

Mar 28, 2017

University of Louisiana at Monroe

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"Twin Peaks" is known for its "Lynchian" theme and quirky characters. Although the show is over 20 years old, it is still just as absurd and enthralling. If you're familiar with "Twin Peaks," then you know how funny it can be in light of the plot of the series– solving Laura Palmer's murder. The hilarity found even in the heaviest of scenes is what I love so much about "Twin Peaks." I find the characters relatable and too funny not to use to describe something almost as terrifying as murder– college. Here is college as told by "Twin Peaks."

Having to get along with a diversity of people

Motivation for getting through the required math classes

Realizing you have to make a 100 on the final to pass the class

Making a 100 on your final and passing the class by the skin of your teeth

Waking up late for an 8 AM

Going out on the weekend despite having assignments due Monday

Pulling all nighters

Reassuring your parents that you don't do drugs even though you're in college

Starting a new semester

Reminding yourself that all of your work will pay off when you get your degree

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Who knows where we would be without them.

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