The last five months or so have had their ups and downs, but at least I've had fun and made some cool friends. I can't honestly say what I thought college would be like before getting here, but the people of Pawnee do a great job of explicating my feelings about it thus far. I just finished the show last night, so this is my tribute to "Parks and Rec" and how relatable it is to my life now.

1. On the first day when you're introduced to your orientation group and have to do ice breakers for way too long.

2. When the direct deposit from work study hits your bank account.

3. Going to a party and trying to blend in without embarrassing yourself.

4. When the term ends and campus closes so you have to loiter in town until it's time for your train.

5. When you're sick and trying to call a friend to come save you.

6. The day after you pull an all-nighter.

7. When they ask what I want on my burger in the caf.

8. When people ask how you like the school so far.

9. Every Friday, especially when it's payday.

10. Me on the rare occasion I'm out of bed early enough for breakfast.

11. When you catch someone taking your laundry out the dryer.

12. When you get an email saying class is cancelled for the day.