35 Memes That Perfectly Describe the Struggle of Going Back to School
"Of course I did the summer reading!" *pulls up Spark Notes on iPhone*
Going back to school after a long summer break kind of feels like a tragedy. How are you expected to hit the classroom five days a week when you didn't get enough time in at the beach, didn't do your summer reading, and most definitely don't remember anything from last year? Sadly, none of that matters to your teachers or your parents. There is no justice. But these back to school memes will at least make you feel better about getting out of bed on the first day.
It's an Emotional Roller Coaster for Everyone
Some cry tears of joy, others not so much...
When the PTSD Starts Kicking In
The worst nights of sleep of your life are always a few days before school starts 😩
R.I.P
In mourning 😢
The Best Part of Going Back to School is the Shopping
There's nothing like brand new notebooks and a fresh pack of pencils 🤩
Someone Start a Petition to Ban Icebreakers from Schools
Seriously, nobody likes those.
Couldn't Have Said It Better Ourselves
Wise, wise words from Michael Scott.
Every August
Even after all these years, it never gets any easier 😔
The Only Good Part of Sitting at a Desk for 8 Hours a Day
Who need a chiropractor when you've got one of these bad boys?
The Only Things to Look Forward To
At least you're looking at the bright side, right?
Why Does Summer Go By So Fast?
And why does the school year last FOREVER?
The Summer Reading You Didn't Do
You kept saying you were going to do it, but there was too much fun to be had.
The Only Upside of Being Back
Being in the same class as your bestie basically makes the year.
But It Also Means Seeing People You Hate
At least over the summer, you can pretty much avoid all the people you can't stand.
Seeing Your Crush for the First Time
How is it possible that they got even hotter?
When Your Mom Insists on Ruining Your Final Days of Freedom
Why even go there?
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