Why All College Students Are April Ludgate, As Told In GIFs | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Why All College Students Are April Ludgate, As Told In GIFs

She's dark, she's expressionless, she's the grown up version of Wednesday Addams, and she's us.

95
Why All College Students Are April Ludgate, As Told In GIFs

When it comes to "Parks and Recreation" characters, the most relatable one to us college students has to definitely be the one and only April Ludgate. I mean, let's look at the facts: She's sarcastic, a little sadistic, and basically dead inside. If these descriptions don't explain the average college student, then the college student you know is probably studying Theatre, considering how good of an actor they are.

Still need more proof that April Ludgate is actually trapped inside of your soul, just begging to get out? Well, here are a few examples to prove to you just how much our lives relate to this bright and colorful poetic, noble land-mermaid:

When your best friend's friend is trying to get on your good side.

When you see prospective students on a campus tour.

When you go to a costume party and your friend is getting a little too turnt.

When you go to an interview of any sort and they ask you to tell them about yourself.

When your football team loses.

When you just think about finals week.

When your younger friends ask you for life advice

.

When you actually pull off a good grade on an exam.

When you're sitting in class and the professor asks you a question.

When you're about to get out of class right before lunch, but the professor goes over time.

When you first meet your roommate.


When people continuously ask you about how school is going, and you just can't take it anymore.

When it's been one of the longest weeks of your life.

When you're asked about what you want to do with your life after college.

When you go to family get-togethers.


And when you're dealing with just having to be a grown up in general.


In the end, we all have even the slightest bit of angsty, passive-aggressive, monotone personality to us, whether we choose to let it show or not. April Ludgate understands, and we will forever be appreciative of all of the ways she has showed how she just gets us. But that doesn't mean we can't dig a little deeper inside of our hearts and find a little bit of warmness and sunshine. Yes, with all of the duties we have to tend to, and all of the papers we have to cram, it can get rough trying to find that magical, tropical fish inside of ourselves, but it's all possible, and we can do this. Even our precious little April is capable of that strenuous task, and considering how much we relate to her, we can do it, too.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
12 Things To Do On A Snow Day

Everyone loves a snow day! Whether you decide to call out sick from work or your classes get canceled, it is a great way to spend time with family and friends.

1. Build a snowman

People brave enough to face the weather can go outside to build an adorable man made of snow. Relive those childhood glory days, but remember to bundle up!

Keep Reading...Show less
April Ludgate
NBC Universal

Everyone who is in college right now, or has ever been, knows the struggle of pulling in the strings at the last second. It seems impossible, and you have to do a LOT of things in order to assure your future for the next semester.

April Ludgate, historically, is a very annoyed person, and she doesn't hide it. Of all the times that I binged and re-binged "Parks and Rec," her attitude relates more and more to me.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

To The Cheerful Person On Their Rainy Days, You Are Valid

The world is not always sunshine and rainbows, and you do not have to be, either.

621
pug covered with blanket on bedspread
Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash

Ask friends of mine to name a quality about me, and one a lot them will point out the fact that I am almost always smiling. I like to laugh and smile -- not to quote Buddy the Elf in April, but smiling is my favorite! It is probably my favorite go-to expression. However, what a lot of people do not see is that I have my down days. I have days when smiling and laughing is a real struggle, or when I have so much on my plate that going out of my way to behappy takes more effort than I have stored in me. Be it a symptom of college and growing up or a facet of life, I cannot always be content.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

11 Struggles of Packing for College

It would be so much easier to just pay someone to do it for you

617
a room with boxes and a window

1. Figuring out when to start

Timing is key, you don’t want to start too early or too late.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

15 Times 'Parks and Recreation' Has Summed Up Your Life

Relatable moments from one of the best shows I have ever watched.

410
parks and rec
Liz Keysmash

Amidst my hectic college career, I always find time for one thing, even on the busiest weeks: Parks and Recreation. This show has made me laugh and has made me cry, but most of all I have related to this show more than I would like to admit.

Here are some "Parks and Rec" moments that relate to life struggles that just about everyone faces.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments