Have you ever sat down to watch The Hunger Games and had the startling realization that it's basically a documentary about your first year at college? Because minus the arsenal of weaponry, evil bearded presidents, and innocent bakers named Peeta, freshman year has a lot in common with everyone's favorite dystopian franchise:
You're torn from home after volunteering as tribute during the college application process.
You're surrounded by a group of total strangers – some who wander around with Seneca Crane-style hipster facial hair.
You make life-long friends, who you may or may not be secretly in love with (bonus points if their names are either Peeta or Gale).
Ensuring that you get pizza in the dining hall is almost as intense as a full-scale cornucopia battle.
See? The Hunger Games + College = basically identical. But if there's any doubt in your mind, check out the GIFs below and get ready for the arena that is your freshman year.
Saying Bye To Your Parents
When You're Late To Class
When You Find Your First Friend
And Then Become BFFs
When They Run Out of Cookies at the Dining Hall
When Your Professor Suggests Holding Class on Sunday
Attempting To Remember Things During Finals Week
Checking Your Grades
When, After a Great Freshman Year, It's Finally Summer
Related: Katniss, Peeta, and Gale Are Ready for Battle in These New ‘Mockingjay’ Posters
