The end of summer in college is always bittersweet. Obviously, moving back to college brings a fair share of problems -- the stress of moving in, all the responsibilities, due dates and scrambling around looking for lunch money; however, we still look forward to coming back to our lovely college town and seeing our friends again.
Although the show isn't about college, nothing describes college life more aptly than the following "Friends" gifs.
1. When you initially realize that summer is over.
Summers in college aren't quite as much fun as they are when you're a kid; however, realizing that the school year snuck up on you is always kind of a sad thing.
2. When you move out and have to pet your dogs and cats goodbye.
It's kind of the worst because they look so sad, but you can't explain to them why you're leaving or that you'll be back soon.
3. When you get to your dorm and have to move everything in.
Fitting two people's worth of boxes and furniture and someone's entire family into a 4x4 dorm room is difficult.
4. When you finally see your friends again.
Of course, you're excited to see your college squad because they are really the best. They're who get you through the tests and take you on adventures. They're what make it all worth it.
5. When you're back in your college town and realize you get to eat at your favorite places again.
Oh Gustavos, Picnic and Pueblos, how we've missed thee. Now, the issue is to not spend all our money on coffee and food.
6. When you go to class and the tests and responsibilities start piling up.
All the classes, papers and tests can be stressful, especially when you have literally everything due at once. But we're fine. This is fine.
7. When you have to go buy textbooks.
The most classic college problem: spending every last penny from your summer job on textbooks. The worst is trying to sell them back at the end of the semester, and the store either doesn't take them or gives you a mere $10.
8. When you start to regret buying anything at all over the summer.
Once you've bought your textbooks, dorm stuff and other necessities, the new sundresses and all the iced coffees you bought don't seem as worth it anymore.
9. When you start to think maybe this is all too much.
You may be generally ambitious and focused on your goals, but adulting can still be a lot to handle. Sometimes, you might feel aimless and realize "you don't even have a pla -- "
10. When you finally feel like you're getting your act together.
When you start the semester, the number of your responsibilities doubles overnight. Although it takes a day or two, no better feeling exists than the knowledge that you got yourself back on top of things. No better feeling.
11. When you look at the view from your window and remember why you stick around here.
Your lovely college town will always be one of your favorite places. Seeing the view from your window makes the dorm life all worth it.
The end of summer will always bring bittersweet feelings and a degree of stress, but college still brings opportunities for adventures and working towards your eventual life goals. Like Monica said, "Welcome to the real world. It sucks. You're gonna love it."
