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40 Questions College Kids Ask Themselves, Almost Every Day

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Deborah Killam

Sep 13, 2017

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40 Questions College Kids Ask Themselves, Almost Every Day

Deborah Killam

If you're a college kid and you spend most your days meandering around a university campus, you have probably become fluent in a certain type of language by now: "college kid."

The "college kid" language is an ancient form of speech that pioneers of higher education developed long ago- trying and have perfected over many years of study and practice.

Just kidding. Sort of.

In any case, if you attend a university, you know that there are certain questions that after awhile have become ingrained into your vocabulary for daily use. Whether you're in class or going out for lunch or just taking a stroll around campus, there are things you notice on a daily basis that will trigger these questions and if we're being honest, you've memorized them all by now.

1. Why is this line so long?

2. Ugh! No, Karen, that’s not what the story is implying at all. Did you even read?

3. Why did I take a 8 AM?

4. Why am I so hungry ALL the time?

5. Can we take naps?

6. Why do we get into an existential discussion in literally every class?

7. Does anyone else understand this guy’s jokes?

8. How can people look this good this early? It’s just not fair…

9. Why does this professor hate me?

10. Can we be done now?

11. Okay, but why do I change outfits like 4 times a day?

12. Why is it SO FREEZING in this classroom?

13. Does my roommate ever sleep?

14. Why is my roommate ALWAYS sleeping?

15. Why does the WiFi NEVER WORK?!

16. Why is everything so expensive?

17. Actually, why am I so poor?

18. Is class over yet?

19. Is it Thanksgiving break yet?

20. Why do I have to pay for books when I already pay tuition?

21. When can we leave?

22. Can we go get food?

23. Why did no one think to build more than 3 parking garages on a campus with 19,000 students?

24. Why does no one want to hire me?

25. Do you think the professor will notice if I take a quick nap?

26. So, like... can I bring food into this class?

27. WHY is that person so attractive?!

28. Can I call in sick to class... is that a thing?

29. Okay, but why do they charge so much for campus merch? Don't they know I have literally $2 in my bank account?

30. Does anyone know what they put in this soup?

31. Can you people PLEASE learn how to make popcorn and do your laundry so I don't have to wake up for another 3 AM fire alarm?

32. When did he assign THAT?

33. Is it Friday yet?

34. Hey Dad, can you transfer some money into my account?

35. Does anyone have a charger?

36. Did you read? Okay, cool, neither did I.

37. WAIT WE HAVE A QUIZ?!?!

38. Is anyone else hungry?

39. Why did she draw a smiley face on YOUR paper and not mine?

40. Wait, how is this year going by so fast?

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40 Questions College Kids Ask Themselves, Almost Every Day

If not every 5 minutes.

Just kidding. Sort of.

1. Why is this line so long?

2. Ugh! No, Karen, that’s not what the story is implying at all. Did you even read?

3. Why did I take a 8 AM?

4. Why am I so hungry ALL the time?

5. Can we take naps?

6. Why do we get into an existential discussion in literally every class?

7. Does anyone else understand this guy’s jokes?

8. How can people look this good this early? It’s just not fair…

9. Why does this professor hate me?

10. Can we be done now?

11. Okay, but why do I change outfits like 4 times a day?

12. Why is it SO FREEZING in this classroom?

13. Does my roommate ever sleep?

14. Why is my roommate ALWAYS sleeping?

15. Why does the WiFi NEVER WORK?!

16. Why is everything so expensive?

17. Actually, why am I so poor?

18. Is class over yet?

19. Is it Thanksgiving break yet?

20. Why do I have to pay for books when I already pay tuition?

21. When can we leave?

22. Can we go get food?

23. Why did no one think to build more than 3 parking garages on a campus with 19,000 students?

24. Why does no one want to hire me?

25. Do you think the professor will notice if I take a quick nap?

26. So, like... can I bring food into this class?

27. WHY is that person so attractive?!

28. Can I call in sick to class... is that a thing?

29. Okay, but why do they charge so much for campus merch? Don't they know I have literally $2 in my bank account?

30. Does anyone know what they put in this soup?

31. Can you people PLEASE learn how to make popcorn and do your laundry so I don't have to wake up for another 3 AM fire alarm?

32. When did he assign THAT?

33. Is it Friday yet?

34. Hey Dad, can you transfer some money into my account?

35. Does anyone have a charger?

36. Did you read? Okay, cool, neither did I.

37. WAIT WE HAVE A QUIZ?!?!

38. Is anyone else hungry?

39. Why did she draw a smiley face on YOUR paper and not mine?

40. Wait, how is this year going by so fast?

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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

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

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.

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