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12 Reasons Having The Flu In College Is The Absolute Worst

It shouldn't exist in the first place. But especially in college.

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No one wants to have the flu, but getting it while you're in college is a whole new definition of misery.

Here are 12 reasons having the flu in college is just so much worse than you'd think.

If you don't have a car, you have to take the bus to get medicine. That's a hassle, and everyone thinks you are dying.

All you want is some DayQuil and NyQuil, but you can't get it without trekking to some shopping center on a public bus. And everyone on the bus is glaring at you because you're quietly dying.

Your health center can run out of flu shots.

Because, apparently, it's OK to not have flu shots in stock in the first place.

Your mom isn't there to take care of you.

I mean, this might be the worst of them. Your mom isn't there to make you food, tell you what to do or make sure you are OK. You actually have to prepare your own food when you are sick! You have to do your own laundry when you are sick! It's horrible.

Dorm bathrooms are the worst.

Honestly, enough said.

You are that sniffly person in the large lecture hall.

We all hate that person… the one constantly sniffling in the big lecture hall. And then, all of a sudden, that person is you and you hate yourself.

You miss class and have so much to make up, or you have no idea what is going on at all.

… and then you quietly change your major in the next lecture because you are so behind.

You choke on your cough cause you don't want to make noise.

You really have to cough, but you don't want to in class because everyone is going to look at you. So, you hold it in and you die a bit — then end up coughing more than you would have before.

The cough doesn't go away for like a month.

Seriously, that thing lingers until you get used to it. Then suddenly, it's gone!

You're hot and sweaty and coughing and sneezing — and it's miserable.

I mean, really, think about it.

It's hot outside, but super cold inside, because colleges don't know how to use air conditioning appropriately.

Why is the flu a thing during hot weather? And why don't colleges know how to use air conditioning?

You are stuck in bed for 48 hours and cannot go out with friends for fear of coughing up a lung.

And then you think about how miserable you are, while your friends are out and about.

Everyone thinks you are going to get them sick.

And you might.

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12 Reasons Having The Flu In College Is The Absolute Worst

It shouldn't exist in the first place. But especially in college.

If you don't have a car, you have to take the bus to get medicine. That's a hassle, and everyone thinks you are dying.

Your health center can run out of flu shots.

Your mom isn't there to take care of you.

Dorm bathrooms are the worst.

You are that sniffly person in the large lecture hall.

You miss class and have so much to make up, or you have no idea what is going on at all.

You choke on your cough cause you don't want to make noise.

The cough doesn't go away for like a month.

You're hot and sweaty and coughing and sneezing — and it's miserable.

It's hot outside, but super cold inside, because colleges don't know how to use air conditioning appropriately.

You are stuck in bed for 48 hours and cannot go out with friends for fear of coughing up a lung.

Everyone thinks you are going to get them sick.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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

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