What It's Like Finishing First Year Of University/College

Face it, first year was equal parts rough and fun. Now that it’s coming to an end, it’s time to reminisce.

During o-week you were like

Let’s be real, making new friends is hard.

But as the year went on and you found your people, you were like

As the end crept closer, you started feeling some ways

What do you mean eight months of drinking, cramming, and more drinking are over?!

Everything becomes a “last”

OMG, this is my last time ever living with a roommate. This is my last meal in a residence cafeteria. This is my last time ever showering in a communal shower!

The things that annoyed you, you now miss

The 15 minute walk in the local campus café? Oh, it’s worth it. I’ll miss it in the summer. This library table that I once hogged for 36 hours without sleep? So many good memories made.

… Except that one 8AM class. That class can go f*ck itself

Some things cannot be missed.

And that one math elective you had to take. Gooooodbye!

Still, it’s sad when your roommate moves out first

Oh god, I’m so alone. I’m. SO. ALONE. I’M GOING TO DIE ALONE. THERE IS NO ONE HERE ON EARTH WHO GETS ME ANYMORE.

Sad when you need to apply for summer jobs

Hmm, maybe I’ll try to get a job at the bank! Or a newspaper! Look at me, a political science majo— Oh wait, no one hires first years. Dammit.

Even sadder when your upper-year friends are done school… FOREVER

But first year was all worth it

You made some amazing memories

Don’t deny, you’ve pulled the “I’m a first-year!” card before to get free swag.

Met some amazing people

“You love Beyoncé, too? I think we’d make great friends.”

And (hopefully) distilled your brain with wonderful knowledge

The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. BAM. KNOWLEDGE!

See ya next year!