Though I love Happy Valley, there’s something about the end of spring break that makes me feel some type of way. Maybe it's the realization that the next time I go home I will be a year closer to leaving Penn State, or maybe it's the five pounds of unfinished homework that I stuffed in my luggage pre-break, claiming “I’ll do it some time over spring break for sure.” In any case, going from sleeping over eight hours a day to waking up at the crack of dawn for classes is an adjustment. Here is the inevitable string of events that may or may not occur after you return from spring break.

1. Physically getting back.

At this point, you’re either upset because you had an amazing spring break or excited because a week at home is plenty.

2. Reuniting with the squad.

This is a happy time, regardless of step 1, where you and your friends exchange funny spring break stories and you’re just happy to have their company back.

3. Realizing there’s so much work you haven’t done yet.

Responsibility is slowly creeping up behind you.

4. Being in denial about all the work you haven’t done yet.

“If I ignore my work, will it go away?”

5. Feeling exhausted at not sleeping in every day.

And you were just getting used to not being sleep deprived all the time.

6. Realizing you can’t ignore your work.

Reality has finally dropped a ten pound textbook on your shoulder.

7. Getting support from your friends.

We’re all suffering, but we’re all in this together.

8. Getting back on the grind.

You slowly get back into the daily routine and feel your life slowly becoming more organized.

9. Realizing you love your school and you’re happy to be back.

There’s truly nothing better than being in Happy Valley.