College Life Moments As Told By 10 Christmas Films
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College Life Moments As Told By 10 Christmas Films

The characters from your favorite holiday movies can relate to the joys of college life.

Andrew Padovano
Dec 27, 2019
The State University of New York at Stony Brook
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College Life Moments As Told By 10 Christmas Films
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College is one of the best memories you can have in life (besides holidays, birthdays, and vacations). It can be an exciting or tense experience, depending on what you are studying and whether you are a freshman or a senior. The students are cool, lectures can be interesting (depending on your major) and the events are fun. However, the road to a successful and rewarding future can be frightening. Here are 10 moments when Christmas movie characters have accurately describe college life.

1. When you finished a difficult project, but realized there is another one due in a few weeks

During the beginning of every semester college students are faced with a syllabus filled with challenging homework and projects that could possible change during the semester. The thought of it is frustrating. The look of Buddy the Elf and the feelings he expresses accurately describes this part of the semester that students undergo. Just stay focused and think positive thoughts to keep your spirits up.

2. The moment you want to attend a formal campus event, but do not have the right outfit

Outfits are another issue students have to struggle with. There are plenty of casual programs, but for fancy occasions like galleries, job fairs or anything with music and dancing, you want to dress to impress friends. The Grinch clearly describes how students feel if they are missing out on the latest fashion trends. The clothes you wear should be comfortable, but adequate. You do not want to steal the show at the next event, but should try to make a good first impression.

3. When you arrive early, but there are limited spots and you have to park further away

For the students that have to commute to campus, parking can be a real problem. Occasionally, during certain times of the day, there will be limited spots available, and you must park further away. To avoid having a meltdown, it is best to just take a deep breath, find a spot, and then quickly make your way to the bus stop.

4. When you studied hard for an exam, and hope that you will do well

During classes, there is so many topics that the professor will review. It can get overwhelming at times, especially with homework and projects on the side. After trying different studying techniques, and reviewing everything that you learned so far (plus additional information), you still feel a little nervous. Try your best, and do not panic, for you will need the energy when you go on a train ride to your next weekend trip in the city.

5. The moment when you find out your friend got a higher grade than you on a project

College lectures can be long and sometimes boring. However, when completing assignment or projects that you actually find interesting, you will always make sure to work hard. If you discover that one of your close friends got a higher grade than you did, the emotions felt will be a mix of happy and envy. Like Bill Murray, college students will not get angry, but they will not feel overjoyed either. You do not want to act like Scrooge and potentially ruin your friendship, so the best thing to do is tell them great job, and perhaps ask for advice, while making sure to do better on the next project.

6. When a professor gives too many assignments in a month

Many college students do not like getting excessive amounts of homework. Whenever professors assign an exam and a presentation within a few weeks, students will start to freak out. Projects, labs, homework or tests given before a weekend is terrifying, and will cause prevent students from enjoying their wonderful lives with family and friends. The solution is completing the most difficult assignment early, and then study for an exam with breaks in between. With this strategy, you will not feel bitter and have a higher chance of handling these difficult tasks.

7. The feeling you get when class is cancelled due to bad weather

College students are always happy when they get an email from their professor or the university itself that says classes are cancelled. Sometimes, it can be frustrating for students that arrive at the university before they find out the news. However, this miracle does not mean you should waste the day. The free time that you have should be used to study for your exams or finish important assignments early.

8. Realizing that you submitted a long essay for a class, but now you have to write one for a different course

The most horrifying feeling that college students experience is getting through a long term paper, but they have to quickly start doing research on an essay for a different course. If the topic is interesting, then the writing should not be too challenging. Make sure to set a schedule, take frequent breaks, and stay healthy. You can get through it.

9. The moment when you have two midterms in the same week

Midterms are guaranteed to make college students feel uneasy; no matter how prepared they are. However, it's important to know that you can always speak with professors about assignments, seek counseling for stress or other issues, and search for resources in the library. There's no reason to get upset or scared. Midterms look awful, but with study sessions, healthy food, stress-free activities, and support from friends, you can make it through this difficult moment in the semester.

10. When you get to the end of the semester and have to take your final exams

At the end of the semester, college students will feel more relieved that they were able to complete difficult homework assignments, projects, labs, midterms, and papers. Hopefully, you did great and feel much better. The only challenges left are the dread final exams. Finals week is a nightmare before Christmas that cannot be avoid. Like the final level in a game, last chapter in a book or ending of your favorite series, you are worried about the outcome, but after coming so far, you realize that you cannot stop. Find the strength to push forward, think positive thoughts, and motivate you to finish strong.

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