It's that time of year again. The time of year every parent loves and every student dreads...fall semester. Every student knows just how much work a new school year is, so I know I'm not the only one who no longer gets excited about a new semester.
A new semester means new teachers, a new class schedule and new friendships, but it also means more obligations. Every year of school brings with it more and more "grown-up" responsibilities. Since I'm entering my senior year this is going to be an especially crazy semester for me, so the points in this article perfectly sum up how I'm feeling right now.
Saying goodbye to your parents is bittersweet...
They always take such good care of you, but you're ready to be on your own.
...But you can't wait to see your friends again.
Nothing beats the feeling of seeing your friends again after months apart.
You're going to miss your pets...
Pets are the best roommates because they don't talk back to you and they never borrow your things without asking.
...And home-cooked meals.
Everybody knows that cafeteria food just doesn't cut it.
You're also dreading all of the teachers who are going to ask you to introduce yourself to the class...
Smile through the pain, even though the whole time you're thinking, Is it over yet?
And if you have to do one more class icebreaker, you're going to lose it.
You came here to get an education, not to make friends. Let's get to the syllabus!
You're already done with all of the slow walkers...
An interior monologue anytime you're in a hurry and you're stuck behind someone: Go. GO. GOOOOOOOO!...And thinking about the amount of homework you're going to have makes you want to scream.
What part about I'm-taking-several-other-classes don't professors understand?
You know that this semester is going to require a lot of coffee...
A lot, a lot. Like, you might as well get yourself hooked up to a coffee IV.
...And maybe a little alcohol.
Or any other beverage that helps you unwind. Coca-Cola, anyone?
You'll pretend you love school if anyone asks...
They'll never know that you actually spent last night stress-crying, eating ice cream directly out of the carton and watching Netflix.
...Even though you're already counting down the days until winter break.
There are only about sixteen more weeks until winter break...but hey, who's counting?If you're like me and you're struggling to get excited about the semester ahead, just remember: the characters in "Game of Thrones" don't even have internet access. It could always be worse.
