Flashback to the end of April and all of us Washington State Students were faced with a tough reality. We were faced with classes we couldn’t wait to finish, final papers stacked to the ceiling, exams we weren’t prepared for and much more. But also and most importantly, we were faced with the reality of leaving friends that have turned into family. I understand Summer is the highlight of the year for many college students, but when you’re a Coug, that’s just not the case.

When you're driving away from campus on your last day and it just doesn’t feel real yet

And you get home and avoid unpacking because *denial*

So you think you’re chillin' but all of a sudden your favorite frat banger comes on and you get insane PTSD

And it sets in that you are no longer in Pullman

But you collect yourself and are still convinced you can survive the summer without it

However, fast forward 4 weeks and the separation anxiety is at an all time peak

So you catch yourself getting nostalgic while scrolling through old photos from syllabus week

And you're so desperate that you wear all your favorite date dash shirts just for the sake of keeping the memories strong

Meanwhile your hometown friends don’t understand the tin tan cravings or the mystical and wonderful fratio

So you keep a brave face

You simply mark the calendar and countdown the days

Until you are reunited with all your favorite people in the promise land of Pullman, Washington.

A summer away from all your friends and newly found home can feel excruciatingly long. However before we know, it we will be back. Back to adventurous weekends, Cougar Football, and an even more promising year.