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Spring Semester As Told By Rory Gilmore

"I'm not avoiding anything. I'm going to find coffee."

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Spring Semester As Told By Rory Gilmore
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Over winter break, I binge-watched Gilmore Girls and the revival, sobbed, and haven't stopped thinking about it. Since returning to campus this week, I have decided I must live my second semester of college with the passion and motivation of Rory Gilmore.

Upon moving back into school after a month long break, my bags were painfully heavy. This was not due to the fact that I had a lot of clothing to return to campus, but due to the amount of books I wanted to bring back with me. I know I will not have much time to read, but having the books with me brings me a sense of comfort and a taste of home.

The future is a scary thing. Since I am still undeclared, what I do after college is completely up in the air. When I hear people talk about how they have the next ten years of their life planned, it's terrifying - I don't even know what I'm going to have for dinner tonight, never mind what I'm doing in ten years!


After a month away from the imminent stress of college, returning to a schedule that requires me to actually wake up before noon is really difficult. Trying to stay awake through those early morning classes is painful.

My first finals week was the most stressful experience of my life. At that point in the semester, everyone has given up on looking good and is just trying to survive the worst week ever.

Unfortunately, sometimes sleep does not become a priority. Like the Gilmores have taught me, coffee is important for a lifestyle that requires me to follow deadlines that do not agree with my sleep schedule.

And sometimes, no matter what, a hug and encouragement from my mom may be all I need to get through.



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