It's the spring semester, which means that biology classes across the nation are beginning an ancient American public school system tradition: dissecting some poor animal.

Whether you had to fix up a frog, cut up a cat, make piecemeal of a pig, or even rip into the classic rat, we're sure you can relate to these transitional phases of dissection.

1. Denial

Does it make it easier to pretend that it isn't real? Maybe you picture it as a toy, or give it a cute little pet name?

We've heard it all. At least one frog in your class was named Kermit. The pigs were Porkchop or Ham Solo or Spiderpig or some other messed up attempt at humor. Who knows, maybe it's the formaldehyde fumes that make everyone so goofy.

2. Anger

You've danced around with your little friend, but now comes the hard part- actually cutting up the darn thing. Three layers of fat later, you've accidentally cut two muscles and scraped out most of the cardiovascular system. All the while you're franctically trying to memorize one lump of brown mush from another. It's enough to make anyone feel stressed.

3. Bargaining

You might wise up and drop off some chocolates for your teacher, but it won't be enough to save your grades. Your head is spinning from formaldehyde and rotting animal fumes, not that memorizing all of this anatomy would be doable otherwise.

4. Depression

It's too late now. Your organism is in pieces in all the wrong ways. Your grade is unsalvagable. You can't wait for the darn thing to stop haunting your dreams.

5. Acceptance

Eventually, you learn to love your little friend. Who knows, maybe you'll even look back at this experience with fondness.

What was your experience with dissection like? Comment below!