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The Summer Struggle: As Told By Friends

So no one told you life was gonna be this way...

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The Summer Struggle: As Told By Friends
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Summer can sometimes be a wonderful yet boring time of the year. For college students, the struggle is actually real.

1. You've taken your last exam and it's finally summer:

We all love the feeling when the semester ends, all the exam stress is over, and you can finally relax. You can hardly contain your excitement and you're ready to head home and see your family.

2. Now it's time to get that summer bod:

For college students, eating healthy is always hard to accomplish. Late night pizza deliveries and the dining hall food is not the best way to stay fit. School work can also make it hard to keep a consistent gym schedule. Instead of trying to get the summer body beforehand, some prefer to step it up during the summer. Plus, it's a great way to spend some time!

3. But your parents want you to act like an adult:

A job? What? That's about right. You parents are done letting you relax all summer and want you either in summer classes, taking up an internship, or working to pay off a few college bills.

4. And there's food...everywhere:

You'll watch endless hours of Netflix and eat plenty of scoops of ice cream. The best part? It's all free under the roof of you're own home. Oh, and popcorn too...

5. But you're still finding time to relax:

Somehow you manage to still find time to get the rest that's so desperately needed.

6. And you can do whatever you want, when you want:

No homework? If you don't already have a job or classes to deal with, you may be spending your days doing whatever you please.

7. However, you still have the entire summer left:

It seems to drag on, and on, and on. One day after another...

8. And maybe with an online class:

Trying to get ahead or stay motivated is something pretty common nowadays. Just don't forget those online discussion boards.

10. Soon the day will come:

As soon as you know it, you'll be heading back and those long days suddenly feel like nothing. It's time to say goodbye to the old pals and parents.

11. And the hugs never end:


Your parents won't stop hugging you and wanting to spend time with you. Relax, that's totally normal.


Eh, it's all really not that bad. So go out, enjoy "adult world", and have a great summer!

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