There's a lot I miss about being a college student. It was a transformative period in my life. I spent years studying a field that I'm passionate about, met a lot of wonderful people, and figured out what I wanted to do with my life. That being said, I do not miss essays, exams, or randomized group projects in the slightest.
I can't imagine the amount of stress that individuals pursuing a graduate degree or Ph.D. face. I could hardly handle my last few semesters of undergrad. You're telling me it gets even harder? I don't hear from many of my friends currently enrolled in grad school. From what I've been told, social life is essentially impossible with the workload. Higher academia definitely isn't for everyone.
With all the doom, gloom, and overload that academics face, they're obviously going to commiserate over it. Here are some academia memes that cover everything from Ph.D. theses to peer reviews. Forget about that research paper deadline for just a moment and laugh at what we've got! Enjoy!