As college students, we really look forward to summer break. We spend a large chunk of our year studying and panicking and studying some more, so when it starts to warm up after a long winter our brains go into overdrive dreaming about the freedom of summer. We build up such large expectations, but many of us get caught up in life and fall short on the summer fun, so I present 8 summer expectations vs. realities.

1. Expectation: Sitting pool-side all day every day

Reality: Laying in bed watching Netflix all day

Sitting at the pool is fun, but watching a 10-hour marathon of tv in the air conditioning is definitely more fun

2. Expectation: Getting a killer tan

Reality: Getting a killer sun burn

I've heard of this mythical "perfect tan" but all I've received is a lobster makeover and peeling skin

3. Expectation: Going on a fun vacation with your pals

Reality: Picking up every extra shift your boss lets you because you're too broke for vaca

You may think you deserve a vacation, but unless you can get an all-expenses-paid trip to the beach for $3, you're SOL.

4. Expectation: Going out with your makeup on fleek

Reality: Your face is literally melting off in the heat

Sure it looks good before you leave the house, but as soon as you step out the door you're suddenly melting like the Wicked Witch of the West

5. Expectation: Waking up early to hike with the sunrise

Reality: Waking up well after noon because you're actually human garbage

Waking up early and being productive always sounds like a good idea until morning rolls around and your bed just won't let you go

6. Expectation: Going to awesome parties 24/7

Reality: Trying to make plans with your friends but they're always busy

Trying to coordinate schedules with more than one other person is nearly impossible, it's hard to have super lit parties when everyone's always working

7. Expectation: Looking super cute in the latest summer fashions

Reality: Hoping your pit sweat marks and flip flop tan lines match your outfit

In this summer heat you pretty much just do what you can and hope for the best *insert shrug*

8. Expectation: Live summer to the fullest

Reality: Waste it on work and counting down to cooler weather

Summer is great, but I'm tired of all the moisture and sunburns. Fall, I'm waiting for you.