All college students fully understand the pure joy and excitement that comes along with seeing your friends again for the first time in months. But, once the exhilaration and reminiscing is done, we are forced to face the harsh reality of what all we are getting ourselves back into. Here are the stages of returning to school, as highlighted by the Grey's Anatomy cast.

*driving back to school* Wow, I haven't been in my apartment in months, I wonder if it smells bad....

*walks into apartment and sees favorite roommate* OMG I missed you so much!

*goes out with said roommate and other BFF's*

*goes out for three more nights in a row*

Okay, maybe now I should start to unpack.

How did this much stuff even hit in my car?

I should probably order my books now, too.

And look for a job....

Wait, classes start in four days? There's no way...

*night before classes* Okay, I'm going to make so many new friends this semester and join so many clubs and my life is going to be great.

So, this class is based on three exams, and that is it...?

Yeah no, I can't do this.