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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!

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."

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My College Doesn't Want Us To Make Popcorn In Their S****y Microwaves

My College Doesn't Want Us To Make Popcorn In Their S****y Microwaves

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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.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At a very young age the peas, who were in fact quite early, were very minute in size.

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When There’s A Group Project, But You Do All The Work

When There’s A Group Project, But You Do All The Work

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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. 

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"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.

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College Decisions

College Decisions

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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When The Teacher Is About To Switch The Powerpoint And You’re Still Not Done Taking Notes

When The Teacher Is About To Switch The Powerpoint And You’re Still Not Done Taking Notes

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Ouch, That Hurts!

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Things I Study vs. Things I'm Asked On The Exam

Things I Study vs. Things I'm Asked On The Exam

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Savvy Helps, When You Have No Money!

Savvy Helps, When You Have No Money!

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When You Know You Did A Bad Job, But You’re Just Proud You Finished Your Assignment!

When You Know You Did A Bad Job, But You’re Just Proud You Finished Your Assignment!

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Wouldn’t Want Smart Kids Going To College

Wouldn’t Want Smart Kids Going To College

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Or Basically Any Other College Major

Or Basically Any Other College Major

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Laughed so hard at that caption, oh 2040 should be pretty weird XD

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I Graduated From College Today. This Pretty Much Sums It Up

I Graduated From College Today. This Pretty Much Sums It Up

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College Life In A Nutshell

College Life In A Nutshell

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Daily life in a nutshell, put ur hands up *raises hand that isn't holding mug of coffee*

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It's Hard Being College Student

It's Hard Being College Student

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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College Students Everywhere Unite

College Students Everywhere Unite

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When The Exam Is Too Hard, And You Gotta See If You’re Still Alive

When The Exam Is Too Hard, And You Gotta See If You’re Still Alive

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The Struggle

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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College Is So Much Harder Than This -Every High School Teacher Ever

College Is So Much Harder Than This -Every High School Teacher Ever

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College

College

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When All You Want To Do Is Sleep, But Attendance Counts For 15% Of Your Final Grade

When All You Want To Do Is Sleep, But Attendance Counts For 15% Of Your Final Grade

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As A Uni Student With No Money, I Give You My New Cups!

As A Uni Student With No Money, I Give You My New Cups!

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This Isn't Surreal, This Is High School And College

This Isn't Surreal, This Is High School And College

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Gen Z Has Record Low College Enrollment

Gen Z Has Record Low College Enrollment

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When Your Alarm Goes Off And You’re Trying To Count How Many Times You Missed That Class Already

When Your Alarm Goes Off And You’re Trying To Count How Many Times You Missed That Class Already

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Just Made It To College 0/10 Would Not Recommend

Just Made It To College 0/10 Would Not Recommend

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