College: As Told By Frank Underwood
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College: As Told By Frank Underwood

For those who love college more than sharks love blood.

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College: As Told By Frank Underwood
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Anything could happen during any given week in college. Day in and day out we face a roller coaster of emotion from tests, quizzes, and rivalry games (oh my). Here are some situations we face all too often in college, accurately described by Frank Underwood.

1. Studying for an exam and bombing it.

Sometimes we wing it and fail. Other times we study days in advance and... still fail. Every now and then we spend hours in the library and face sleepless nights to prepare for an upcoming exam, just to receive a poor grade despite our efforts.

2. Working on meaningless assignments.

The classic question of "when will we use this in life?" makes its triumphant return in college. When we graduated high school we thought the days of doing "busy work" were well behind us; unfortunately, we were mistaken. I could probably write a whole book filled describing all the futile assignments I've completed throughout my years of education, but then again, couldn't we all?

3. Doing all the work for a group project.

Some things never change. In high school, I did a majority (if not all) of the work on so-called "group projects." Flash forward to college and not much has changed. To be fair, I don't mind doing most of the work...at least then I feel in control of my own destiny. And just like Mr. Underwood said, if no one steps up and takes lead, guess what grade that project will receive.

4. Having to apply to your program for Junior and Senior year.

Shout out to my fellow pre-nursing majors who still have the honor of applying to the actual nursing program at the end of Sophomore year. Pre-nursing students (and others with the same program layout) have to be sure to keep that GPA high and score well on standardized tests in order to continue their education in their desired field. This makes for a Hunger Games-esque battle among the underclassmen who duke it out for that coveted spot in the program.

5. Not knowing what to study.

There is no better feeling in the world then staring blankly at your notes or textbook having no clue what to study for the upcoming quiz/exam. And if you're like me you end up doing 1 of 2 things: briefly, skim over notes about 30 minutes before class, or spend hours studying the wrong material.

6. When it's a rivalry game.

College sporting events can bring out the worst in fans. From demeaning chants, booing, and the occasional fight. But one thing is for certain: fans won't be disappointed when a rivalry game rolls around.

7. Knowing someone who already took the quiz.


Knowledge is power. So is knowing someone who already took a quiz or exam. If you are lucky enough to be in this position, you can receive great tips such as what to study for, the format, and what to ignore on the study guide. But beware: this blessing may also come as a curse at times. When in doubt: study everything so you don't have to rely on word of mouth.

8. Trying to survive finals week.

What better way to end a semester filled with hard work and dedication then to pack the final week with 3 exams and 2 term papers (and a partridge in a pear tree). It's definitely worth it in the end, as every semester is followed by a well-deserved break.

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