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    10 Lies College Students Will Tell Their Family Members Over The Holidays

    It's that time of year again where you have to give the illusion you have your life together and are a contributing member of society.

    1. "Exams went well!"

    2. "I'm learning so much about the world!"

    So much learning...

    3. "I really love my work"

    4. "I'm working on this new thing..."

    5. "My profs are so inspiring!" Well it's more like...

    6. "People are really liking (insert your project here)!"

    7. "I'm studying really hard"

    8. "The networking at school events is so great"

    9. "I'm eating well"

    10. "Looking forward to graduation!"

    Don't worry, just because you don't have the details of your life all worked out or enjoy the art in the fine cuisine of instant noodles, doesn't mean you're a failure. As a college student, you might be a wreck but you're only a wreck because you're trying to make yourself a better self, and progress is sometimes painful. That's totally ok.

    You've got time. Live in the moment. Who cares what Aunt Marge thinks. She's a ballooning old woman who probably wishes she had the same opportunities as you.

    Stay excellent.

    - Kelzel