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College Told Through ‘The Challenge’ Gifs

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TCNJ chapter.

MTV reality shows are loved by some, and hated by others. The drama-filled excitment in the shows ‘Real World’ and ‘Are You The One?’ attracts a large fan base. Although I, too, am a fan of those shows, they are nothing compared to the experience of watching ‘The Challenge.’ ‘The Challenge,’ my personal favorite MTV series, picks from previous cast members of ‘Real World’ and ‘Are You The One?’ and pins them against each other for gut-wrenching battles. The game is physical, mental, and entertaining.

Although the television series takes place in a setting completely opposite of that of college, these moments really sum up our semesters at college if you ask me.

When you first get back to school, and it’s syllabus week…

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You wake up for your first classes of the semester like:

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But then, your Professors go over the syllabus…

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And you begin to question your sanity:

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The exams approach, and you’re worried for your GPA…

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But your parents call you and give you a pep talk:

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Soon enough, it’s time to relax – it’s SPRING BREAK!

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But then reality hits in… exams are approaching, and no one’s excited…

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But all you really need is some confidence:

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And just like that, another semester is in the bag!

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Kyra Mackesy graduated The College of New Jersey with a BA in Journalism and Professional Writing and a minor in Criminology in 2019. While at TCNJ, she was an active member of their Her Campus chapter, holding a wide array of positions: President and Campus Correspondent, Editor-in-Chief, Senior Editor, Marketing and Publicity Director, and Social Media Manager. She loved seeing her chapter grow throughout her four years in college, and will remain an active Her Campus Alumni.
Cait is the Co-Editor-In-Chief at HCTCNJ, and describes her life with two simple words: organized chaos.