The Emotional Stages of Going Back to College

Ah college, the land of sleepless night, procrastination, essays and creepy TA’s. It’s that time of year again when all the devoted scholars pack up their trash bags full of clothes and head back to campus. There is always a readjustment period of coming back to school and everyone who has taken this path will relate to these emotional stages.

 

Having to buy textbooks

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Probably one of the most painful aspects of going back to school. Stay away from the bookstore. It is full of prices that will makes you want to crawl into a fetal position. Save that money for Chipotle, guys. Check Cheg and Amazon for you books needs.

Getting to see all the friends you made that live across the state or across the country.

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Having a quarter life crisis about your major and future.

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Yeah, a quarter life crisis is a thing. I have it every quarter of the hour.

When you tally up all the despair

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^^^^^

Being savvy as hell

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I have become 100% more creative since becoming a college student. Tip: if you don’t have curtain hooks, use some hangers. It works.

When you go to your first class and they start lecturing immediately.

When you have to do your first assignment

 

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Having to do that monster pile of laundry you’ve been neglecting

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Being all creative with Ramen

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Yes, this works. Yes, I’ve done it. Like I said, creative.

And finally, coming home to bae.

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Did you experience these emotions in college too? What was the worst part/best part for you?