Ask any college student and they will tell you the same exact thing: each semester consists of drastic ups and downs. But while it is hard to accurately convey the essence of certain college experiences (like receiving an email from your professor titled "Class Today" as it is snowing outside, or the sight of an empty parking spot placed perfectly next to your dorm), the Powerpuff Girls do an excellent job of summarizing a typical semester:
1. The start of a new semester!
Before the semester begins, you are confident that it will be the best one yet! You will keep straight A's, get organized, hit the gym, and all of the other promises that you make at the start of each year.
2. Seeing your friends again!
The best part of a new semester, however, is reuniting with your roommates and friends. Home seems so boring without them!
3. Things start off strong...
You wake up early to look nice for the first few days of class. You are happy, healthy, and things are under control!
4. But then the syllabus starts to take off.
Papers, tests, presentations, and projects all start to hit you at once.
5. Suddenly, it is not so easy to get out of bed.
Even though you set five alarms, you snooze them all and run late for class. At this point, you should probably just skip.
6. You get tired of cafeteria food.
Nothing sounds better than a home cooked meal after a long day of class and work.
7. Public bathrooms become less than ideal.
Especially when your neighbors forget how to clean up after themselves.
8. And your one and only comfort...
When people bring their pets to campus. (AKA If you see a crowd of excited college students, it is probably because someone is walking his or her dog.)
9. All the same, college is an empowering time just to be yourself.
From trying new styles and activities to experimenting with your identity, there is so much to discover about who you really are!
10. Your classes can be enriching.
Especially if you pick ones that promote thought, discussion, and friendly debate.
11. There are always fun things happening on campus!
Programs, activities, sporting events, and performances - there is never a dull moment (if you take advantage of all that the school has to offer).
12. And weekends out with your friends...
Quickly turn into your favorite memories. (Except for the one time when that drunk person tried hitting on you.)
13. Overall, it is worth it in the end.
College may be a lot of hard work, but you can still make it the best time of your life.
14. And be sure to live it up while you can!
Because in the blink of an eye, they will be handing you your diploma as you set off into the adult world!
