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College As Told By The Cast Of 'Parks and Recreation'

"We have to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffle and work. Or waffles, friends, work. But work has to come third." -- Leslie Knope

Mary-Catherine Bryant

Nov 14, 2016

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College As Told By The Cast Of 'Parks and Recreation'

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You have to admit, it's pretty hard to hate the show "Parks and Rec," just like it's hard to hate college. College is a time filled with some pretty funny experiences, that in the end, leave a lot of room for growth and great memories.

Though people experience college differently all over the world, from the good times, to midterms, to dealing with the stress of hearing the constant buzz over the election, everyone can relate to these typical thoughts of a college student as told by Leslie Knope and your favorite Pawnee Parks Department from "Parks and Recreation."

1. When someone tells you that a class won't be a lot of work

2. When you realize you're bad at adulting because all you ever wear is Nike shorts and t-shirts

But really, what other time in your life can you dress for comfort every day and not be judged?

3. When your alarm goes off for your 8 am and you contemplate why you're doing life

Who thought it was a good idea to try and get classes that early every day? Oh right...you did.

4. When you know you should exercise to avoid the freshman fifteen but it's just SO hard

5. When the only thing everyone is talking about is politics and you just need a break from it all

Because literally every other post on Facebook is yet another rant, am I right?

6. When you have way too much work, not enough time to finish, and no plan to get it done

We've all been there...no shame.

7. When the professor is talking and you understand zero of the words coming out of his mouth

8. When you finally get to collapse in bed after a long night out

9. When it's one of those days and you have no motivation to actually do your homework

10. When the line for Starbucks is 3 miles long and you need your coffee before class

11. When the stress of midterms and college in general starts getting to you

Your friends are always there to keep you on track or take super fun study breaks with you.

12. But, you realize Thanksgiving break is right around the corner and you'll actually get real HOMEMADE food

13. And, even better, you'll get to be reunited with your best friends

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College As Told By The Cast Of 'Parks and Recreation'

"We have to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffle and work. Or waffles, friends, work. But work has to come third." -- Leslie Knope

1. When someone tells you that a class won't be a lot of work

2. When you realize you're bad at adulting because all you ever wear is Nike shorts and t-shirts

3. When your alarm goes off for your 8 am and you contemplate why you're doing life

4. When you know you should exercise to avoid the freshman fifteen but it's just SO hard

5. When the only thing everyone is talking about is politics and you just need a break from it all

6. When you have way too much work, not enough time to finish, and no plan to get it done

7. When the professor is talking and you understand zero of the words coming out of his mouth

8. When you finally get to collapse in bed after a long night out

9. When it's one of those days and you have no motivation to actually do your homework

10. When the line for Starbucks is 3 miles long and you need your coffee before class

11. When the stress of midterms and college in general starts getting to you

12. But, you realize Thanksgiving break is right around the corner and you'll actually get real HOMEMADE food

13. And, even better, you'll get to be reunited with your best friends

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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.

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.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

1. What do you do for a living?

2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

4. What's your favorite television show?

5. When is your birthday?

6. What's your biggest goal in life?

7. If you had three wishes granted to you by a genie, what would they be?

8. What's your favorite childhood memory?

9. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?

10. Are you a cat or a dog person?

11. Do you believe in a religion or any sort of spiritual power?

12. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

13. What is your ideal date night?

14. Who was/is your celebrity crush?

15. What's a good way to cheer you up if you're having a bad day?

16. Do you have any tattoos?

17. Can you describe yourself in three words?

18. What makes you the most nervous in life?

19. What's the best gift you have ever received?

20. What do you do to relax/have fun?

21. What are your priorities at this phase of your life?

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