College is a big time in everyone’s lives. You are finally out of the house and on your own. Your meals, well-being and academic success are solely your responsibility. College is a time when you learn a lot. You learn in class, sure, but you also learn about yourself. However, no matter what type of student you are, there is an undeniable bond between all college students. We all go through the same mishaps and have common expressions we all say that truly unite us as a community.

"I have nothing to eat."

We have all said this. Sure, you are paying big bucks to go eat at the dining hall for the semester. Guess what, I can guarantee you have still said this. If you do pay for the dining hall, there are undoubtedly days that you walk in and browse around. You then realize nothing appeals to you and the “food bin” in your dorm room is running a little low. Or perhaps you have a kitchen of your own. You come home from a long day of class or stop studying for a little snack. You open the cabinet doors and look into the mess of canned vegetables and pasta. You then close the doors and sigh. Trust me. We have all been there.

"I will wake up early to study, I promise."

You know when you have a big test the next day and you really have to crack down studying for it because you put it off? Yeah, that is when this expression is used. You are either very tired and can't keep your eyes open to study or all of your friends are going out to do something fun and that sounds more appealing than looking at a book for the rest of the night. So, you do what your heart desires, set an alarm for an ungodly hour before the sun has even risen and hope that you don’t sleep through your alarm. Again.

"I will do my laundry this weekend."

This expression is most often used when you gaze upon your Mount Everest pile of dirty clothes and realize you are out of socks.

"I’m never going to skip my 8 a.m. this semester."

This is not true. I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news for you. You have just registered for classes, you enjoyed your break and are ready to really buckle down on academics this semester. You even promise yourself and all of your friends that you won't skip that dreadful 8 a.m. class. I am sorry to say that you will for various reasons, one being sleep.

"I need to go to the library more."

Don’t we all, my friend. This expression is most often used when one realizes they are slipping a little when it comes to grades.

"I wish I could, but I’m poor."

This is one of my favorite expressions. Of course you are not actually poor. Don’t forget, your loans just came in!

"My professor is crazy."

This expression is used as an excuse. Sure, you missed the due date on an assignment. It is totally your fault and you will own up to it, but the professor won't cut you any slack and is practically failing you. Don’t they realize this is just a prerequisite class to get into your major? Why are they taking it so seriously? Why are they trying to ruin your life? That is usually how that goes.

"I’m quitting college."

I admit, I have said it. "I’ll just marry rich," I say as I toss my notebook aside in frustration. Finals really mess with your head.

"I’m never going to graduate."

This is most often used when you realize you have to do a victory lap… and a half. Remember that one time everyone told you it was OK to change your major as a junior? Enough said.

"I’ll be in debt my whole life."

This is where the expressions, “I wish I could, but I’m poor,” and “Oh, never mind, my loans just came in” coincide. You have incurred crippling debt for a great four years (six if number nine applies to you.)

I can tell you one thing this article did for me. It made me really excited to get back to school, spend some more time at the library, not skip my 8 a.m. and — oh, great news! My loans just came in.