15 Relatable student memes that capture the ‘Real College Experience’

Everyone who did go to college can say with confidence that it was a life-changing experience. You're an adult, but not quite, and you're supposed to have fun, but not too much... It's all over the place, basically.

College is where you learn your boundaries, who you are as a person, who you want to be, and what kind of people you hang out with. But most importantly, it's about making memories. And yes, that's the most cliche line ever, but there really is nothing like it.

Either way, we've scoured the internet to bring to you some of the funniest college experience memes that depict exactly what it is to be in college.

Disclaimer: This piece reflects the writer's opinion; the reader's discretion is advised. Do let us know in the comments what you think should have made the cut.

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All of the best "College Experience" memes sure to leave you in a stitch!

1) Me entering college vs. me leaving college (via Instagram / @uofcomedy)

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2) Kids these days don't know how rough we had it (via Instagram / @uofcomedy)

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3) When your professor takes up an entire class to trauma dump, but you're just trynna get home early (via Instagram / @uofcomedy)

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4) When your attendance is low & you have to attend all the upcoming classes, but all the classes are getting canceled because of college fest (via X / @addictedtomemez)

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5) This semester in a nutshell.. Just kinda do it. (via X / @TheCollegeLife)

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6) What every college/university student is thinking right now (via X / @9Gag)

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7) The most accurate description of everyone's college experience (via X / @funyforever)

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8) Me: has about 94 things I need to do, is rapidly losing friends, and is running out of money. Also, me (via X / @8_semesters)

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9) College students spending money on food to survive vs. them spending money on overpriced drinks at random bars (via Instagram / @uofcomedy)

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10) When you're trying to balance grades, work, rest, exercise, and social life, but a day has only 24 hours (via X / @thecollegelife)

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11) The life of a college student in one video (via Instagram / @crazy_thinktank)

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12) College dinner staples. And honestly? It really slapped, too. (via Instagram / @memezar)

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13) When the semester is almost over, and you have to say goodbye to all your campus crushes you've never even spoken to (via Instagram / @9gag)

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14) When you messed up the exam, but at least it's over... (via Instagram / @your_essay_dude)

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15) Me talking about my degree vs. me studying for my degree (via Instagram / @theprchiro)

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For all those heading into college, rest assured, you're gonna come out a different person.