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15 Life Lessons We Learned from ‘The Big Bang Theory’

Who says The Big Bang Theory is all about comedy? Although the show is hilarious, Penny, Sheldon and the gang also have some valuable wisdom to share with us… in their own unique way.

1. You can be whomever you choose to be.

2. Because let’s face it—you’re pretty awesome.

3. Always be the life of the party.


4. And do silly things if they make you happy.

5. But know when to politely decline the invitation.

6. Be kind to everyone.


7. Unless they hurt your friend. You won’t stand for that.

8. Sometimes, words just won’t cut it, but friends and wine always have your back.

9. Know when to cut yourself some slack.

10. You deserve to be taken care of.

11. Sometimes, boys are the worst.

12. But there are some good ones out there—we promise.

13. In the meantime, nothing beats time with your friends.

14. The world is what you make it.

15. Sometimes the best advice comes from the most unexpected places. Exhibit A:

 

There are so many lessons to be learned from The Big Bang Theory that you might as well be watching an educational program. Homework can wait!

Iris was the associate editor at Her Campus. She graduated from UCLA with a degree in communications and gender studies, but was born and raised in France with an English mother. She enjoys country music, the color pink and pretending she has her life together. Iris was the style editor and LGBTQ+ editor for HC as an undergrad, and has interned for Cosmopolitan.com and goop. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @irisgoldsztajn, or check out her writing portfolio here.
Cassidy is a Digital Production intern at Her Campus. She's currently a junior studying journalism at Emerson College. Cassidy also is a freelance reporter at the Napa Valley Register and a staff writer at Her Campus Emerson. Previously she blogged for Seventeen Magazine at the London 2012 Olympics, wrote for Huffington Post as a teen blogger and was a Team Advisor at the National Student Leadership Conference on Journalism, Film, & Media Arts at University of California, Berkeley and American University in Washington, D.C.. When she's not uploading content to Her Campus or working on her next article, Cassidy can be found planning her next adventure or perfecting her next Instagram. Follow her on Twitter at @cassidyyjayne and @cassidyjhopkins.