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Painful all-nighters, cheap instant noodles, and eccentric professors—the reality of being a university student is stressful, yet somehow unforgettable. No matter how many tears are shed during finals, nothing beats the relief of hitting “submit” on that last assignment or the memories made with your college friends. It’s a love-hate relationship in the truest sense.
All those highs and lows also make perfect meme material, and the Instagram account That Student Page knows it well. They’ve captured every relatable moment of student life, and we’ve gathered some of the funniest ones below. Scroll through to enjoy them—consider it a well-deserved study break.
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Stardust she/her 4 weeks ago
ChatGPT has damaged the work ethic of students. All my classmates used it for their projects and it was fairly obvious as they all were written with the same words, style and cadence. My project wasn’t the best one of them all but I can say I put in my all when it came to research so I know at least 1% more about the topic than my classmates
The words student and stress might as well be synonyms, considering how often they go hand in hand. After all, who can truly breeze through every class without breaking a sweat?
Pretty sure that person doesn’t exist. And if they do, I’d love to meet them, because that sounds like something straight out of a fairytale.
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Never Snarky 3 weeks ago
Oh, so true. And you are the only one willing to do the work because the whole group gets the same grade.
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Research backs this up. Around 60% of students report feeling stressed every day, and 1 in 5 say they feel that way most of the time.
What’s more, managing college life seems to have only gotten tougher. Stress levels among students have risen by 30% over the past three decades, and even high schoolers in the U.S. now report higher stress than adults.
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Stardust she/her 4 weeks ago
All my friends are NEET aspirants and you can tell based on their hundred yard stare
While stress may feel like a rite of passage, there are ways to make student life a little easier, and no, it’s not just scrolling through memes (though that definitely helps, and Bored Panda has plenty of those, wink wink). Here’s what experts in education suggest.
University of Twente recommends rethinking stress altogether. While too much of it can be harmful, a healthy level isn’t necessarily bad. In fact, it’s your body’s way of motivating you to solve problems.
Without it, you might not feel the drive to study for that big exam or finish an important project. Stress often signals that something matters to you, so instead of trying to eliminate it, the goal is to learn how to manage it.
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SummerVeE 3 weeks ago
I'll never wrap my head around why higher education is a privilege with a heavy price tag. How many brilliant young students are there who would become doctors, scientists, engineers if only given the chance? It's getting to the point where only those born into a family who saves up to help with post secondary education expenses are able to achieve their career goals. And that's a damñ shame.
To keep stress from becoming overwhelming, preparation can make a bigger difference than you think. And while actually sticking to it is easier said than done, it doesn’t have to be complicated.
At the start of the semester, take a moment to look over your schedule, mark important deadlines and exam dates, and set a few reminders. Planning ahead won’t solve everything, but it will spare you from last-minute panic later on.
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kansasmagic 4 weeks ago
I'll accept "hey a*****e", as long as *someone* says something in class.
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DrBronxx 4 weeks ago
I just have to hunch over, and also hike my trousers up to my nips for what I'm about to say - when I went to university, your ID was for three things - to place on your desk on exam days, to prove you were a student so you could get the university bus pass, and then student discounts in shops, at the cinema, etc.
Of course, procrastination will still try to sneak in, but it doesn’t have to win. Creating a study plan and sticking to it can really help. Even having a loose structure is better than playing everything by ear; it gives you direction and a clearer sense of control.
To get started, try prioritizing your tasks. Begin with the smaller or quicker ones—crossing them off your list gives you a small boost and the motivation to move on to the more demanding ones.
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kansasmagic 4 weeks ago
The sad thing about this is that you *should* be able to "go out with friends, make memories, and experience everything" at any stage of life.
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Beyond academics, Purdue Global reminds students that it’s just as important to take care of themselves. An unhealthy diet can make it harder to manage stress, even though most students practically run on caffeine and fast food.
Eating balanced meals can really help, and when possible (as obvious as it sounds), try to squeeze in a bit of exercise too.
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Still Going 2 weeks ago
Have you considered teething triplets with colds? I believe those few weeks have me in line for sainthood!
At the same time, self-care isn’t limited to exercise or eating well. It also means finding what helps you recharge, whether that’s drawing, gaming, or picking up a new hobby altogether.
And don’t forget how important your support network is. College is the perfect time to surround yourself with people who lift you up and listen without judgment.
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Katie The Bug 4 weeks ago
The solution to this, obviously, is to have no personal life. (I'm fine. Everything's fine.)
Still, sometimes stress can become too heavy to handle alone. Persistent headaches, dizziness, insomnia, fatigue, or feeling down can all be signs that it’s time to reach out for help.
Contact your study advisor or seek professional support through your university. It’s not something to be ashamed of—it’s a way to take care of yourself and stay on track.
A bit of stress can push you forward. Just don’t let it take the driver’s seat. You’ve got this.
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kansasmagic 4 weeks ago
My 3rd-4th years were definitely better, in all respects, than 1st-2nd years. My master's program was even better. The pic on the right does capture years 2-5 in my PhD program though.
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kansasmagic 4 weeks ago
Pro move: questioning your existence while *presenting* a lecture. And then after doing that for ten years, being told that lecture "doesn't work" for kids these days, so everything leading up to that moment basically ended up a huge waste of time.
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Stardust she/her 4 weeks ago
It’s not teaching yourself, it’s more like digesting everything into something only you can understand. I managed to study chemistry by repackaging all the elements and formulae in a way only I understand, if I told anyone else my ways then they’d get confused
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kansasmagic 4 weeks ago
Technically, you can skip work, but the consequences will be different than they were in school.
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kansasmagic 4 weeks ago
My "uni" counselor was free - for four weeks. Then I had to pay for off-campus counseling if I wanted to continue. In any case she missed a slam-dunk diagnosis of depression.
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Wonnie-Cookie713 3 weeks ago
For me it’s: study, break, study, break, study, break, study, miss a break, break down and cry
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SchadenFreudian Psychology 3 weeks ago
This should be higher. It’s one of the biggest letdowns in life.
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Wonnie-Cookie713 3 weeks ago
Hmmm if I wake at 6 am, I can get 2 hours! Wow! But if I fall asleep later, it’ll be about 50 minutes!
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kansasmagic 4 weeks ago
I long for the days when students copy-pasted Wikipedia. It was much easier to catch, for one thing.
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kansasmagic 4 weeks ago
I like how half of these are "Uni is the best! Friends, fun, and fulfilling life experience!" and the other half are "Uni is literally a living hell..."
Charlotte Ingle 4 weeks ago
Matters what program you are in. Mine was 80 hour weeks. My housemates was 20.
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Wonnie-Cookie713 3 weeks ago
Something I wanted to share: in certain universities, there is a ministore that sells study cookies. They are literal cookies. They can either wake you up and boost adrenaline, or out you to sleep sugar free.. I visited rice university in Houston, tx and yes. 👍
L.V 4 weeks ago
I did enjoy Uni, but I also don't want to go back to these days. Yet I still have dreams where a test/essay is due, but I haven't started to revise/write it. Or I lost my schedule and I can't find it.
kansasmagic 4 weeks ago
I like how half of these are "Uni is the best! Friends, fun, and fulfilling life experience!" and the other half are "Uni is literally a living hell..."
Charlotte Ingle 4 weeks ago
Matters what program you are in. Mine was 80 hour weeks. My housemates was 20.
Load More Replies... Wonnie-Cookie713 3 weeks ago
Something I wanted to share: in certain universities, there is a ministore that sells study cookies. They are literal cookies. They can either wake you up and boost adrenaline, or out you to sleep sugar free.. I visited rice university in Houston, tx and yes. 👍
L.V 4 weeks ago
I did enjoy Uni, but I also don't want to go back to these days. Yet I still have dreams where a test/essay is due, but I haven't started to revise/write it. Or I lost my schedule and I can't find it.
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