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College As Told By New Girl

It's no secret that going to college, let alone living there, is a hardcore struggle. As college students, we have no idea what we're doing most of the time so we often turn to television and movies that can relate to our desperate endeavor into the adult world. "New Girl" is one of those shows. Known as the modern "Friends," the sitcom combines comedic and dramatic elements as the characters deal with friendships, romantic relationships, and career choices. Although these characters are in their early 30s, they're still as relevant and relatable to young adults in college.

1. “So, how’s your semester going so far?”

2. Looking at your class schedule.

3. Running to class but then seeing a dog/cat/cute animal.

4. Debating whether or not to go to a class.

5. Trying out Tinder for the first time.

6. Going on several crappy Tinder dates.

7. Sitting in class.

8. Talking to your parents on the phone.

9. Trying to convince yourself staying in every weekend is normal and socially acceptable.

10. When you start to question everything you’re doing.

11. Becoming a more understanding person.

12. Finally realizing everyone should be a feminist.

13. Going on job interviews and listing what you’re good at.

14. Writing a paper on a subject you have no clue about.

15. Going to the Writing Center to get help on said paper.

16. Going out on weekends nervous you’re going to get caught by the campus police.

17. Becoming desperate for any real food because Sodexo is horrible.

18. Trying to go to the gym to be healthy but failing miserably.

19. Panicking when ResLife does room checks.

20. Being around couples all the time.

21. Thinking you failed an exam but you get the highest grade in the class.

22. Convincing yourself you should spend Saturday relaxing instead of doing homework.

23. Going to your first party freshman year.

24. Prepping yourself for your 15 minute presentation.

25. Doing literally anything but the essay that’s due that night.

26. Having a mental breakdown at least once a month.

27. Trying not to punch the kid in class who raises their hand every two seconds to say something ignorant.

28. Attempting to clean your room for the first time in three months.

29. Sunday mornings.

30. Just thinking about finals week.

31. Submitting your paper at 11:58 p.m. the night it’s due.

32. Completely slaying that presentation you were so worried about.

33. Showing up to a party looking fresh as hell.

34. Trying to act sober in front of RAs.

35. Drunkenly ordering pizza.

36. Seeing all the freshmen invade your peaceful hang out spot.

37. Fighting for a decent parking spot.

38. Trying to be optimistic.

39. Waking up starving but being too lazy to get out of bed to eat a proper meal.

40. When you start to question your major and where you’re going in life with a piece of paper worth over $200,000.

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