After a summer free of responsibilities and deadlines, coming back to school can be a bit of a shock. The classes, the campus, even living with roommates can at times feel overwhelming. While we battle our first-month-of-college blues, here is a list of “Parks and Recreation” gifs that we can all relate to, courtesy of our favorite citizens of Pawnee, Ind.

1. Having to forgo your summer resting schedule and forgetting how little sleep you actually get on a regular basis.

Sometimes, it can be hard to remember that you actually have to go to sleep and wake up at a reasonable time when you’re in school, so you’re a little out of it when you are able to sleep in again.

2. When it’s syllabus week and you get out of every class early.

The best part of coming back to school is the grace period where teachers go easy on you. I know, I’m as shocked as you are.

3. Reuniting with friends on campus.

Nothing feels better than frantically waving to get your friend’s attention and making all of the people around you think you’re crazy.

4. When the professor tries to actually teach on the first day.

Do they really think I’m going to stay and learn when I’m still trying to figure out where my classes are? See you next class.

5. Going grocery shopping for your first week.

It’s pretty hard to sacrifice all of the boxes of pop-tarts for more reasonable items, like milk or butter or… flour? Never mind, I’m taking the gummy bears.

6. Having to write your first essay of the semester.

The true sign that summer is having to turn in a 10-page academic paper to your professor. It’s heartbreaking, but at least you’ve mastered the art of re-wording the same sentence over and over again to achieve the word count.

7. Even worse, having to give your first presentation of the semester.

As if writing papers weren’t bad enough, having to present in class is probably the worst assignment ever given. Is it possible to opt out?

8. When the professor makes you stay late in class to finish their presentation.

They should know by now to not waste my time. Every second I spend reviewing information from last semester, another person gets in the line at Chiptole.

9. Reverting back to your typical college meals.

We are nothing if not innovative culinary chefs.

10. Coming to the realization that you have the entire rest of the semester to look forward to.

If you think it’s bad now, just remember that you have to go through midterms and finals, too!

11. Deciding that you don’t really need school, after all.

That college degree isn’t really necessary when you’re creative.

Happy fall semester, fellow students! And if you’re ever stressed, just ask yourself—what would Leslie Knope do?