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All the Struggles of College Students, as told by SpongeBob

Even though we're in college now, our favorite sponge's life is still so real for us

Konner Donté Watson

Jul 30, 2018

Endicott College

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College is a true rite of passage for us, because we finally get to live away from home and sort out the puzzle to our careers. And through it all, one long-running cartoon character has been around for us to watch and relate to, even though we're double the age of the show's primary demographic. Guess who that is? It's the one and only anemone who lives in a pineapple under the sea: SpongeBob SquarePants! Now, while all of us easily relate to SpongeBob, some of us relate more to Squidward, because he could care less about anything in college life, while others can relate more to Patrick, because he may not the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's your best friend for life. With that said, this is how much SpongeBob and company can relate to our struggles in college:

When you go through Freshman Orientation

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When you first arrive at your dorm

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Getting all your syllabuses this semester

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Doing a group project

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Writing a 10-page essay

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When the RA comes by to check on you while you're asleep

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When you have an 8:00 AM class

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When the teacher calls on you in class

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Looking for the right internship or the right job

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When you don't have money to do laundry

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Getting called to the Student Affairs office

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Resisting the urge to gain the Freshman 15

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When your roommate eats your food, while you're away

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Taking care of your dorm room

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Studying for hours in the library

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Writing notes by hand in class

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Studying for midterm exams

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When you forget your room key

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Registering for classes next semester

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When your friends party, but you gotta work

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Studying for final exams

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Tuition and all the other bills

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Going home and leaving your friends

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When the weekend's here

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All the Struggles of College Students, as told by SpongeBob

Even though we're in college now, our favorite sponge's life is still so real for us

In This Article:

When you go through Freshman Orientation

When you first arrive at your dorm

Getting all your syllabuses this semester

Doing a group project

Writing a 10-page essay

When the RA comes by to check on you while you're asleep

When you have an 8:00 AM class

When the teacher calls on you in class

Looking for the right internship or the right job

When you don't have money to do laundry

Getting called to the Student Affairs office

Resisting the urge to gain the Freshman 15

When your roommate eats your food, while you're away

Taking care of your dorm room

Studying for hours in the library

Writing notes by hand in class

Studying for midterm exams

When you forget your room key

Registering for classes next semester

When your friends party, but you gotta work

Studying for final exams

Tuition and all the other bills

Going home and leaving your friends

When the weekend's here

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An open letter to the good-hearted people.

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

1. It's just the basics.

2. Just an easy tip.

3. As a college student, I get it.

4. Time to be real.

5. Shower right after.

6. Another get real moment.

7. Take home your clothes.

8. Be nice!

9. Disinfect!

10. Just keep up with yourself.

What would I do without my mom?

1. “Good luck today! I believe in you and always will.”

2. “Everything will be OK.”

3. “Do you want to come home for the weekend?”

4. “Don’t stress! Stress causes pimples and we don’t want that!”

5. “Look out for a care package coming in the mail.”

6. “You are so bright; I know you can get through this."

7. “Take a break and relax for a little, you’ve been working so hard.”

8. “Go out with your friends, have some fun. Use your card, I will refill it.”

9. “Take a deep breath.”

10. “Everything will work out the way it's supposed to.”

11. "I love you."

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

1. Doctor.

2. Nutritionist.

3. Personal trainer.

4. Tutor.

5. Stylist.

6. Babysitter.

7. Therapist.

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1. Don’t buy Textbooks the first week of class.

2. Ratemyprofessor.com! PLEASE use it!

3. Don’t wear your lanyard or ID around your neck, it makes it obvious for everyone to know you’re a freshman.

4. Always bring a charger or headphones wherever you go.

5. Don’t miss out on the free food on campus.

6. You don’t always need to dress up…Trust Me!

7. Get More Involved!

8. Don’t feel pressured to hook-up with anyone.

9. The Freshman 15 is REAL! Don’t brush it off!

10. It’s OK to say NO!

11. Drinking / Partying doesn’t equal popularity.

12. Try to spend less time in your dorm.

13. It’s OK to change your major!

14. Always take an Uber or Lyft!

15. Never go to a party alone!

16. Start your resume early.

17. Keep your door open when in your room.

18. Get to know your professors.

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