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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!

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College

College

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Ha, College Sounds Like A Hell Hole

Ha, College Sounds Like A Hell Hole

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Always Me

Always Me

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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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Prof Brain

Prof Brain

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College Is Hard

College Is Hard

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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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Word Count

Word Count

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#8

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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New Test Instructions

New Test Instructions

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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. 

"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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Gotta Stay Productive

Gotta Stay Productive

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I’m Always Losing Focus

I’m Always Losing Focus

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Two Ships Passing In The Night

Two Ships Passing In The Night

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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!

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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#17

Savvy Helps, When You Have No Money!

Savvy Helps, When You Have No Money!

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#18

I’m The Rarest In My College

I’m The Rarest In My College

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#19

Yup, That's What College Is Like

Yup, That's What College Is Like

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#20

College vs. High School

College vs. High School

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#21

College In A Nutshell

College In A Nutshell

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Noteworthy

Noteworthy

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Every Time

Every Time

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#24

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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#25

Wouldn’t Want Smart Kids Going To College

Wouldn’t Want Smart Kids Going To College

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Or Basically Any Other College Major

Or Basically Any Other College Major

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#27

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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#29

Welcom To College

Welcom To College

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#30

See You

See You

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#31

It's Hard Being College Student

It's Hard Being College Student

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#32

College Students Everywhere Unite

College Students Everywhere Unite

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Freshmen vs. Seniors

Freshmen vs. Seniors

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#34

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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#35

College Life

College Life

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#36

The Struggle

The Struggle

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#37

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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The Struggle

The Struggle

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#39

College

College

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School And College Be Like

School And College Be Like

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Dragon Lord
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've read until here, and I'm starting to get a bit worried about going to college.

Arran Walker
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There were times I flat out told the professor I was having trouble understanding something and they still didn’t try to help me.

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

Well. Luckily enough online resources exist to still "get it"...

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#41

You Doing Same?

You Doing Same?

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#42

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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#43

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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#44

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

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

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#45

How Comforting

How Comforting

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#46

Gen Z Has Record Low College Enrollment

Gen Z Has Record Low College Enrollment

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#47

College Be Like

College Be Like

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#48

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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When You Finally Graduating College

When You Finally Graduating College

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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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#51

Going To College To Become A Professor Is A Pyramid Scheme

Going To College To Become A Professor Is A Pyramid Scheme

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#52

Only Highlight The Important Stuff

Only Highlight The Important Stuff

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#53

Go To College Kids

Go To College Kids

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Like If I Am Taking Out Loans To Afford College Who Says That I Have Extra Money To Donate

Like If I Am Taking Out Loans To Afford College Who Says That I Have Extra Money To Donate

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#55

Here’s To College Ice Breakers

Here’s To College Ice Breakers

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#56

College Life

College Life

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#57

Good Luck With Finals Everyone!

Good Luck With Finals Everyone!

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#58

Paying In College

Paying In College

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#59

When You Have To Attend The Morning Lecture At Any Cost

When You Have To Attend The Morning Lecture At Any Cost

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#60

Ur Mom Goes To College!

Ur Mom Goes To College!

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#61

No Time To Explain, I Need To Finish My Paper!

No Time To Explain, I Need To Finish My Paper!

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#62

Thank You, College. Also, I Appreciate It

Thank You, College. Also, I Appreciate It

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#63

A Broke College Student's Dream Deal

A Broke College Student's Dream Deal

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#64

It's Something

It's Something

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