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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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Always Me

Always Me

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Kiki
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The worst is not the shame, it's not knowing for which part on your paper the teacher said that and now you just doubt everything x)

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

Or you ask a question and they respond loudly to the class "there is no error in question 8, please read it properly"

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

Oh, I'm a teacher and I do that. I thought it was appreciated :(

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

It is, but say it standing in the front, not at the student's desk you are reading over. :)

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

Two things for me. 1) The teacher comes up behind you and just stands there. For what seems like forever. Reading and reading your paper. I had to resist covering it and looking up and asking "Can I help you?". 2) I had an English teacher in HS who would just sit and wait until she saw that all of us were deep in thought and just sweating it. Next thing? "BOO!!!!!💣💥" All of us after she did that...🥴. For some it was followed by🤮

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

I had the opposite. I had an amazing calculus teacher. He would walk around the room during an exam. He would look at people's work and say things like, "No, no. Go back three steps and check your answer first..." and things like that. DURING the exam. I figured with him doing things like that, everyone would get an 'A+". No, we had a normal distribution of grades...Best teacher I ever had (and not just 'cuz of his testing habits).

Ali H M Salehuddin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a good thing. The test is to measure your understanding of the subject matter, not to penalize for your mistakes. Mistakes, especially in Maths, are very common. You may understand the topic perfectly, but mistakes can creep out inadvertently.

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

Please remember to put your name at the top ..🙄 Looks at me .... meh meh meh witch

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

i had an algebra teacher do this and she would come up behind you, laugh, then say "make sure you read the question carefully!" scared me so many times

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

I feel it is also important for the teachers to communicate the questions as clearly as possible.

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

Why aren't they having fun? I specifically requested it.

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

Ahahah.. I dislike it when teachers stare at my papers during the test. I mean, do I stand right next to them and look if they're "doin it right" ?.Noe

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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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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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denzoren
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3 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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#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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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.

#10

College Decisions

College Decisions

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Lauren Caswell
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3 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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#14

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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#15

Ouch, That Hurts!

Ouch, That Hurts!

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#16

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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#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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troufaki13
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3 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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#26

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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#28

College Life In A Nutshell

College Life In A Nutshell

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Lauren Caswell
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3 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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#31

It's Hard Being College Student

It's Hard Being College Student

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Sarah Simons
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3 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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#32

College Students Everywhere Unite

College Students Everywhere Unite

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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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#36

The Struggle

The Struggle

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Lauren Caswell
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3 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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#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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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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#46

Gen Z Has Record Low College Enrollment

Gen Z Has Record Low College Enrollment

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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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#50

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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#54

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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#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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John C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG I don't think I could ever be a college professor. I just don't have the patience for this s**t.

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#60

Ur Mom Goes To College!

Ur Mom Goes To College!

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

My ex’s ex got into Harvard cuz daddy’s name is on a building so yeah

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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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