We know it's hard to think about, but summer is almost over. It's been a carefree, fun, and sometimes ridiculous few months of joy and little-to-no responsibilities, but soon it'll be time for a wakeup call — and probably a 7 a.m. one, at that, ugh — when class is back in session.
Instead of dreading it, let's turn to some of our favorite characters to help us through the first day of school struggles: Serena van der Woodsen, Blair Waldorf, and the rest of the Gossip Girl gang. Whether you're headed to your first day of high school or your last year of college, they can explain how you should handle the first day. XOXO.
1. Your alarm clock goes off and you are not prepared
Is this real life?
2. You try on every outfit until you find the right one
Who cares if you're five minutes late to class? Or maybe 10...
3. You catch up with your girls and exchange summer gossip
Over coffee and yogurt, of course.
4. And evaluate the new crop of students
Who will join your squad this year?
5. Then you see your enemy and let them know what's up
Or maybe you say that in your head and fake a smile instead.
6. And the cycle continues with couples all over each other in the halls
Meanwhile, you feel #foreveralone.
7. But then you see your crush...
Oh, hey there. Running away now, bye.
8. You realize you may fail your chemistry class
Might as well quit before we even begin.
9. It's all counting down the hours until reuniting with friends
The whole day is dark and alone.
10. There's a lot of texting involved
After-school fro-yo? Yes, please.
11. You consider falling asleep in almost every class
Stay strong. We can do this.
12. Everyone shovels down lunch so there's time to catch up instead
Whatever, I'm getting cheese fries.
13. Every class is boring and nothing happens
Nap time, guys.
14. But then the day is over, finally
Celebrate good times, c'mon!
15. Then you remember you have to do it all over again tomorrow
Nooooooo.
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