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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

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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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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