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20 Phrases Every  College Student Has Either Said Or Heard

We've all said at least one or two of these phrases

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College can be a little rough and overwhelming sometimes. No matter what year you are, I can guarantee you've heard or said one or two of these phrases.

"I've passed the normal level of stress a long time ago"

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You don't even know what the normal amount of stress is anymore.

"I can't think of the last time I slept in"

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You just need a day to yourself. Yanno?

"I feel like I'm forgetting to do something"

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If I don't write something on my to-do list it doesn't get done, and I'm sure everybody can relate to this.

"Crap, I'm late for my 8 AM"

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That moment when you wake up 10 minutes before your 8 AM...

"I need to take a nap, but I'm afraid I won't wake up"

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When a 20 minute nap turns into a 30 minute nap, and then a 40 minute nap.... and it goes on and on.

"I NEED coffee"

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You know its bad when your coffee need its own coffee.

"I have so much homework to do, but no time to do it"

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When you look at the clock and time is just ticking by.

"I'm so overwhelmed"

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That long list of to-do lists can be a little stressful and daunting sometimes.

"I can't think of the last time I did laundry"

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When you have nothing to wear and you have no time to do laundry...

"LOL RIP to my sleep schedule"

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Stays up until 2 AM... wakes up at 7 AM and repeat schedule.

"I need to make my to-do list this week"

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If it's not on the to-do list, it doesn't get done.

"I REALLY need to be productive tonight"

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If you're not productive at night, well then good luck charlie.

"I don't want to go to class (but I will go anyways)"

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Do you ever just cry on your way to class? because same.

"I'm straight up not having a good time right now"

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I've said this multiple times while doing homework or waiting for my next class to start.

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