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Jan 25, 2016

This semester has me facing a larger credit load than I've yet dealt with, an on-campus job, an executive board position with my fraternity, a gig as the campus rep for Rockstar Energy Drinks, and a writing internship with the Odyssey all while trying to retain some form of social life with my buddies and my girlfriend. This semester is, without a doubt, going to be either my undoing or my finest hour. Being the great, generous guy that I am, I've compiled a collection of gifs that I feel will pretty well illustrate what this semester holds for me and my thoughts and feelings about it all. Please, enjoy.

When I absolutely need to schedule a class from 4-7 on Wednesday nights.

When I try to conceive any way to possibly organize myself and handle everything.

Finishing up 6 straight hours of class on Wednesday to realize there are still two days left in the week.

When I finally think I have everything perfectly organized only to have another thing piled on.

This one is pretty self-explanatory.

When I get out of class on Friday.

When my friends ask me how my semester is going.

When my mom asks me how my semester is going.

When my girlfriend tells me I need to relax.

When somebody asks me what my plans are for the weekend, and all I say is "econ homework".

When somebody tries telling me that it could be worse.

When I find that all of my professors this year can actually hold my attention and make class somewhat enjoyable to attend while still be educational.

When I realize that I one of my good friends is in over half of my classes (Joe Biden).

When I try to put on a happy face so my friends and loved ones won't see that my mental state is, in fact, coming apart at the seams.

When I overhear someone talking about how easy they have it this semester.

When I realize that I need to reschedule all my fraternity's rush week events back a week and reprint posters with new dates because no one told us the dates changed until we were less than three weeks away.

When I successfully reschedule my fraternity's rush events and get updated posters printed at no charge to myself or our organization in less than two days.

When I'm serving on the executive board of an engineering and science fraternity as an advertising major and I receive compliments for the work I'm doing.

What I assume my girlfriend's reaction is to this article since she is a mechanical engineering major in the Army ROTC program.

When life is crazy, but I can survive.

Let's hope I can make it through this semester with my sanity intact.

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As Told By Gifs

When I absolutely need to schedule a class from 4-7 on Wednesday nights.

When I try to conceive any way to possibly organize myself and handle everything.

Finishing up 6 straight hours of class on Wednesday to realize there are still two days left in the week.

When I finally think I have everything perfectly organized only to have another thing piled on.

This one is pretty self-explanatory.

When I get out of class on Friday.

When my friends ask me how my semester is going.

When my mom asks me how my semester is going.

When my girlfriend tells me I need to relax.

When somebody asks me what my plans are for the weekend, and all I say is "econ homework".

When somebody tries telling me that it could be worse.

When I find that all of my professors this year can actually hold my attention and make class somewhat enjoyable to attend while still be educational.

When I realize that I one of my good friends is in over half of my classes (Joe Biden).

When I try to put on a happy face so my friends and loved ones won't see that my mental state is, in fact, coming apart at the seams.

When I overhear someone talking about how easy they have it this semester.

When I realize that I need to reschedule all my fraternity's rush week events back a week and reprint posters with new dates because no one told us the dates changed until we were less than three weeks away.

When I successfully reschedule my fraternity's rush events and get updated posters printed at no charge to myself or our organization in less than two days.

When I'm serving on the executive board of an engineering and science fraternity as an advertising major and I receive compliments for the work I'm doing.

What I assume my girlfriend's reaction is to this article since she is a mechanical engineering major in the Army ROTC program.

When life is crazy, but I can survive.

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1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

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What does the world outside the library look like?

Can I read this entire book tonight?

I should have gone to class more often.

Did the professor even teach this?

What is the lowest grade I can get on this exam and still pass the class?

Should I just drop out of school now?

Finals are ruining Christmas.

Just wrote three sentences so time for a break.

Need. More. Coffee.

What is sleep?

I'm too stupid for college.

Brain hurts.

Time for a Facebook Break.

I think I'm dying.

When will I ever need this information in the real world?

I can't read any of my notes.

I need my mom.

When was the last time I showered?

I need study snacks.

The struggle is so real right now.

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

1. I'm so tired. I need a nap. Maybe I can sleep with my eyes open in class? Or pretend I'm not napping?

2. We have a test today? Why didn't anyone tell me? Did I know this?!

3. Can I quit school yet? It's only October, and I need a vacation.

4. The struggle is so real.

5. I'm so broke. SOS.

6. Stressed? Eat everything you own in your pantry and stuff your face with all your feelings.

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