Empty pockets, all-nighters, annoying professors, more all-nighters... It's difficult to explain what being a student is really like in just a few words. So let's do it through memes.
Bored Panda has looked through the Internet far and wide for the funniest, most creative pictures that capture the true essence of school life. So whether you're preparing for class and need a break or simply want to reminisce about the old days, continue scrolling and check out what we've come up with!
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College
Ha, College Sounds Like A Hell Hole
Of course, the pandemic made sure there's nothing “normal” or “routine” about this academic year, with some classes being in-person or mixed-mode and some remote; the need to wear masks and observe social distancing; and the restrictions on gatherings.
Talking to PennState News, some of their freshmen shared how they are navigating college during these challenging times, and ways they are finding to have fun.
"It was my dream to come to Penn State after hearing all my dad's stories about his time as a student," Angie Busch said. "It's obviously hard for everyone to adjust, but I make sure to do my part because I don't want to leave the happiest place on Earth."
"With all the protocols in place, I have been able to explore a lot of campus with my roommate. We have found a good group of friends to hang out with in a socially distant manner. We aren't going to let this virus ruin our time here."
Prof Brain
College Is Hard
My College Doesn't Want Us To Make Popcorn In Their S****y Microwaves
Tommy Doughty, who has one class in person per week, said things are a little different but he's "been able to adapt and so far at Penn State I have been having a great time."
"Since this is my first college experience, it's weird. However, we have to make the most of it, and I am only here for four years so I have been trying to maximize the number of people I meet. I have learned over the years that positivity is key and that even though our classes aren’t in person, there is still tons of fun to be had at Penn State," Doughty explained.
Word Count
When There’s A Group Project, But You Do All The Work
New Test Instructions
Suspension of face-to-face teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to concerns about consequences for students' learning. While data on this subject remains limited, one 2021 study evaluated the effect of school closures on primary school performance in The Netherlands.
"Our results reveal a learning loss of about 3 percentile points or ... the equivalent to one-fifth of a school year, the same period that schools remained closed," the researchers wrote. "Losses are up to 60% larger among students from less-educated homes, confirming worries about the uneven toll of the pandemic on children and families."
"The findings imply that students made little or no progress while learning from home and suggest losses even larger in countries with weaker infrastructure or longer school closures."
Well, at least we have memes to ease the situation while things slowly return to normal.
College Decisions
To change my major I had to meet with the head of dept to explain why. I couldn't do a major in bio anth so I was doing in I anth, but some aspects I had less interest in, and one class was soul crushingly tedious. Turns out that the head of Anth dept was also my lecturer in the boring class. Such an awkward conversation, definitely filed in my brain's "remember when you did this?" cringe category
I’m Always Losing Focus
Two Ships Passing In The Night
When The Teacher Is About To Switch The Powerpoint And You’re Still Not Done Taking Notes
Ouch, That Hurts!
Things I Study vs. Things I'm Asked On The Exam
Savvy Helps, When You Have No Money!
I’m The Rarest In My College
Yup, That's What College Is Like
College vs. High School
College In A Nutshell
Noteworthy
When You Know You Did A Bad Job, But You’re Just Proud You Finished Your Assignment!
Wouldn’t Want Smart Kids Going To College
People with good looks always get appraised more than people who actually have something to offer to society. I don't know if it's something new or if it's always been like that.
It's called "Halo Effect". Try calling out someone for 'grading you too good'. Look at their confused faces 🤢
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I do not understand this one... Maybe because I am not an american. Like, does anyone really give a f**k about athletes in college?
The ultimate deciding factor in America is your extracurricular. If you do sports and at least have an existing brain, you get all of the scholarships especially if your black. If your really smart, but don't do any sports, you'll lose the scholarship to Mr. Sportywithatleastasemifunctionalbrain if your unlucky. If your REALLY REALLY unlucky, you don't even get a spot. Guess who does? Mr. Sportywithasemifunctionalbrain. Honestly though, that's what I heard and know. I'm still in grade school, so I haven't applied yet.
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UK rugby teams as well. They can get away with s**t no one else would.
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I hate this stereotype. I am an athlete and you could still be really smart and and be good at sports. You don't just look at their athletic abilities you look at their academic abilities.
Amen. Many student athletes are working twice as hard having to balance it all. My daughter is stellar at this and top in academics and athletics. You fail you lose your athletic scholarship people. When student athletes excel, grad schools look at these positive traits as a positive as well and sweep them up quickly.
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trust me i kno. i was happier once i busted my knee ya it still hurts me 12 years later but u kno wat i dont care my college life was normal afterwards i enjoyed it. i was able to keep the scholarship thankfully but not being expected to do good in track felt nice. i was able to concentrate on my studies. now im a kindergarden teacher happy as can b i have no regrets. not being able to run competetively anymore is the best thing that happened to me
I cant agree with this. Plenty of athletes work hard and deserve this. There are plenty of instances in history where athletes get what they deserve. But, smart kids should ALSO get equal oppurtunities to.
And why do Athletes need the light? What makes them special?
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Or Basically Any Other College Major
I Graduated From College Today. This Pretty Much Sums It Up
College Life In A Nutshell
Daily life in a nutshell, put ur hands up *raises hand that isn't holding mug of coffee*
It's Hard Being College Student
This isn't even strictly for college. Do you know how long it took for me to learn long division? No one taught me it because they all expected me to know it already.
College Students Everywhere Unite
Freshmen vs. Seniors
When The Exam Is Too Hard, And You Gotta See If You’re Still Alive
The Struggle
And in the 20th century for us older lot, the weird lump that would appear on ur finger in exam season from using a pen so damn much. I wonder if that's now replaced by the sore wrists or something from typing
College Is So Much Harder Than This -Every High School Teacher Ever
The Struggle
College
School And College Be Like
You Doing Same?
When All You Want To Do Is Sleep, But Attendance Counts For 15% Of Your Final Grade
As A Uni Student With No Money, I Give You My New Cups!
This Isn't Surreal, This Is High School And College
Especially for virtual school. My teachers always forget to share their screen.
How Comforting
Gen Z Has Record Low College Enrollment
College Be Like
When Your Alarm Goes Off And You’re Trying To Count How Many Times You Missed That Class Already
When You Finally Graduating College
Just Made It To College 0/10 Would Not Recommend
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The one I relate to best: "Donate to your alma mater!" No. You got my money. I got my degree. Our relationship is over. Begone!
These kinds of things make me kinda nervous for college. I'm already ahead on functioning on little sleep though.
Don't be. It usually works out. And if you need help, ask for it.
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I get begging letters from a college I didn't even graduate from. I only went there for one semester!
People who didn't think they'd have to actually do anything or show any initiative sure have a hard time in college.
Is college not school? I've seen many posts comparing college and'school'??
Technically yeah... but people don't use the words that way. That's English for you. When people say "School" they are referring to life before college.
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The word "College" and "University" have different meanings depending on what country you are in. What you call "University", an American would call "College". What you call "College", an American would call "Community College"
Load More Replies... The one I relate to best: "Donate to your alma mater!" No. You got my money. I got my degree. Our relationship is over. Begone!
These kinds of things make me kinda nervous for college. I'm already ahead on functioning on little sleep though.
Don't be. It usually works out. And if you need help, ask for it.
Load More Replies... I get begging letters from a college I didn't even graduate from. I only went there for one semester!
People who didn't think they'd have to actually do anything or show any initiative sure have a hard time in college.
Is college not school? I've seen many posts comparing college and'school'??
Technically yeah... but people don't use the words that way. That's English for you. When people say "School" they are referring to life before college.
Load More Replies... The word "College" and "University" have different meanings depending on what country you are in. What you call "University", an American would call "College". What you call "College", an American would call "Community College"
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