We all struggle when it comes to living on our own at times - it's just life, I'm afraid. We have loud friends, too much homework, and definitely aren't getting enough sleep. That's not a good combination when it comes to getting the grade. So, who is a poor college student look to for inspiration when times get tough? I don't know about normal people, but I always look to my favorite overachieving Gryffindor: Hermione Granger. Mostly because she's not only got the school thing down, she's got living life down to a science. How would she have saved Harry all those times otherwise?

So, in honor of the brightest witch of the age, I give you: Living Away From Home As Told By Hermione Granger (it's gonna be fun).

When the neighbors are partying ALL weekend:

There are parties Thursday, there are parties Friday, Saturday, even Sunday! And if you don't attend said parties, you're left feeling frustrated and a bit down. Not because you weren't invited - you don't want to associate with those people at any point in time. You're mostly bummed because it's during these thump sessions that you realize you never do anything fun. So, you're left looking like this... Never fear though, calling the cops on them can be fun too.

When someone makes an unwelcome allusion to sex in class:

This text was written in 1634 by a guy who was most definitely celibate. Of course that line about his unsettled feelings is a dick joke.

"Hey guys! Let's spend all the food money on alcohol!":

1) You're not even legal, yet you're blithering on in a public place about your delinquency.

2) There is no food in this place. What are we going to live off of for the next week? OUR TEARS AND SUFFERING?

When your roommate won't go in to pick up your Mexican take-out:

Ok, I'm guilty of this one, but it's not my fault that everyone and their mother works at said Mexican restaurant. I look like a molting bird right now, do I have do be the one to take one for the team and not even get the reward of fine Mexican Cuisine?

When you develop a crush on a boy in your class and show up looking fine as Hell just to catch his eye:

Yes, I skipped lunch to look this way. Yes, I'm about to faint. Yes, I'm the worst feminist alive. But what if we get together? I mean, I'll never look this cute for him again, but at least he'll know what's possible.

All of your roommates have cooked, and it's your turn:

The joke's on them because I can't cook for shit. I do have Domino's on speed dial though, so there's that.

When you get home from class and peel the Chacos off your aching feet:

Were they a good investment? I don't know, maybe. What day of the week is it? Is it raining? Hot as the seventh layer of the sun? Is the Moon in retrograde? Nope. Still hurts every step of the way.

When your roommates boyfriend comes over and he's not an ass in any shape, form, or fashion:

You thought all straight boys had a stick up their dick until you met this guy. He's caring, funny, and actually loves your roommate. You're entire outlook on life has been forever changed.

Yes, living away from home is a struggle at times, but in the end I think we end up better for it. So, here's to the bettering of ourselves! I can't wait to be you in a few years, Me.