1. "How's school? What do your grades look like this semester? How’s your GPA?"

It is the question you can’t avoid ever. Can we just not.

It seems to be the question before grades are even dispersed.

We are on a break.

2. "How long till you go back/What classes are you taking next semester/How many hours are you taking next semester?"

I go back in three more weeks that will go way to fastI would like to take a break from thinking about the impending doom next semester.

3. "How were finals?"

It was a traumatizing time in my life full of a combination of papers, sleep deprivation, eye circles, crying, studying, tests, chest pain and jitters from the energy drinks, and living on a prayer.

Even hearing the word, "finals" makes me a little nervous now.

But they went great, thank you for asking

4. "Wait, you're still single?"

Nope, still not married with 2.5 kids.

But thanks for reminding me that I'm alone and you need grandkids one day.

Because I like being independent, or don’t want or need a relationship right now is not a correct answer.

5. "You look like you put on weight this semester."

Nope, I feel like this is self-explanatory.

Not only is this question rude, but I would not like to explain how I avoid my problems by stuffing my face and watching Grey’s Anatomy so that I feel that my problems are not as bad.

6. "If you didn’t go out so much your grades would be better."

I went out of my room only to fall asleep in the library, does that count??If I never went out ever, I would be even more burnt out more than I am, so please trust that I don't have the time to go out too much.

7. "Why are you sleeping so much?"

I have not slept since September, pretty please let me sleep in if it’s possible.Sleep truthfully is the best and easiest Christmas present to bestow upon meIt is the gift that keeps giving because I know I am way more pleasant when I am rested, I promise.

8. "College is not really that hard, just wait."

No.Stop.Your argument is invalid.My whole future depends on these critical years right now, also I must make a living while doing this so that I can eat and pay tuition.But you're right, it’s a piece of cake.

9. How much better my cousins are doing than I am.

I know your child is perfect and without flaw, thank you for explaining that to me to me remind me what I am doing wrong.

10. "What are job prospects with your degree/Where are you working when you graduate?"

I am getting a bachelor’s degree right now sooooo…I don’t want to talk about it.

11. LECTURES

I am physically trying my best to be a human right now.

Things that I actually want to hear:

1. I’m so proud of you!

These are the words that make the whole semester worth it.

Yes, please!

Any help is appreciated I promise you!