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The UMass Struggle As Described by Infomercials

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Mass Amherst chapter.

Nationally top-ranked food, a beautiful location, the Five-College Consortium, and a great social scene are just a few of the many perks of being a UMass student–but even gold cannot be pure. Here are some common struggles you will encounter at UMass: 

1. When you go to a group fitness class that is WAY beyond your skill-set:

2. When you attempt to cut anything with the knives from Grab-and-Go:

3. When you leave your dorm on Sunday morning:

4. Attempting to climb into your lofted bed:

5. When you’re waiting for the bus and get your hopes up:

6. Trying to shave in the shower:

7. When you’ve given up hope that the laundry machines will ever be effective:

8. After you adjusted to showering co-ed dorms:

9. Trying to get past people in crowded lectures:

10. When you’re trying to get your drunk friend to leave the party:

11. When Eduroam isn’t working but you need to submit work:

12. When Eduroam actually works:

13. When the DCs don’t have the good fries:

14. When Southwest Express messes up your order:

15. When you and the crew stay in instead of going out:

Sources: 1, 234, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

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Leah Rosenfield

U Mass Amherst '20

Professional ice skater and polisci major; Lover of all things travel-related or glittery.
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