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Aug 04, 2015

Summer vacation (noun): A span of 3 months when students' productivity is at an all-time low. After some relaxation and time away from our busy college lives, it's no wonder we're so eager to jump back into the swing of things. With a refreshed mind and body, we set some pretty high goals for how we're going to tackle this semester head on. It also doesn't take long until we become the lazy, poor-decision-making college kids we were meant to be. And by 'doesn't take long', I mean about a week, if by some miracle you haven't misplaced your motivation by then.

Expectations:

I’m going to go to office hours every week with questions to develop a relationship with my professor!

Reality:

Or maybe if I laugh at enough of his jokes he'll like me.

Expectations:

I’m going to steer clear of boys and focus on my academics!

Reality:

*Runs into a boy at a party*

Hello handsome, want to "study" with me tomorrow night? (no studying occurs)

Expectations:

I’m going to participate in every class and ask really thought-provoking questions!

Reality:

*Raises hand in Astronomy*

Professor, can you explain again how like, the Earth orbits around the moon, or the sun, or whatever?

Expectations:

I’m going to go to the gym every day!

Reality:

Walking from Pub to the suites every Wednesday night in heels is a workout all on its own...right?

Expectations:

I’m going to eat really healthy this semester!

Reality:

*Orders drunk Domino's three nights a week*

Expectations:

I’m going to be conservative with my money and not splurge on anything unnecessary!

Reality:

Well, my card just got declined at DD for a $2 coffee, so…Dad can you put some money in my account?

Expectations:

I’ll only go out once a weekend, and use the rest of the weekend to get ahead on school work and be productive!

Reality:

*Wakes up on Sunday afternoon* What day is it? Where am I? What year is it?

Expectations:

I’m so happy to be back at school with all of my favorite people, I love this place!

Reality:

*Finishes last final exam* I'M LEAVING AND I'M NEVER COMING BACK.

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