A College Semester As Seen By Lin Manuel Miranda
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A College Semester As Seen By Lin Manuel Miranda

Just because he's Broadway's current Golden Boy doesn't mean he can't relate to college students.

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This year, Lin Manuel Miranda has taken off in terms of fame and fortune. His hip hop musical, Hamilton, became the new hot trend, but before that, In The Heights was his big hit. Both feature incredible scores that combine rap with traditional musical theater, and are primarily referred to as "American Musicals". However, the cast and subject matter isn't the only thing relatable about these amazing musicals. Check out this overview of a typical college semester from excerpts of Lin Manuel Miranda's musical, and some from the very man himself!

1. Once you start applying for colleges


2. Introductions on the first day


3. Freshmen entering class on the first day


4. When it's the first day of school and they've already assigned homework


5. When someone asks you if you watch Netflix every night



6. Realizing that 10-page essay is due tomorrow



7. Trying to write that paper like


8. When you finally finish it


9. When you get a better grade than your friend


10. When that test comes up quicker than you expected


11. ...when you fail it...

12. ... and everyone gets a better grade than you...


13. ...versus that feel when the whole class fails together.


14. When the teacher offers extra credit



15. When the teacher gives you "the look" during lecture


16. When your song comes on



17. When you're killing karaoke night



18. When the cafeteria isn't serving the right stuff



19. When the coffee shop closes before you can get that last hit of joe


20. After pulling an all-nighter


21. Waiting for the weekend like



22. When you can't find your ride



23. When you procrastinated in all your classes


24. Right before finals week



25. ...versus the middle of finals week.



26. Once the semester is over


And there you have it folks. From the mouth of the current king of Broadway himself, here's a semester in the life as a college student. Many thanks to Lin Manuel Miranda for inspiring so many across the world. Here's to his many accomplishments, and here's to many more.

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