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10 Things Every College Student Knows After Coming Home For The Summer As Told By "Friends"

"We are on a break"

Caitlin D'Amato
May 17, 2016
Saint Anselm College
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10 Things Every College Student Knows After Coming Home For The Summer As Told By "Friends"
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Coming home after a year away at college is always a difficult transition, especially after your freshman year. After just finishing my freshman year and coming home for the summer, it has been both hard to adapt to some rules after a year of freedom and a relief to see some familiar faces. So, here is the transition back to home told by some of our closest 'friends': Joey, Phoebe, Chandler, Monica, Ross and Rachel.

1. Seeing your friends for the first time since winter break

Admit it, we all go a little crazy when we see them for the first time.

2. Seeing your family when you first walk in the door

They are all excited to hear about your experiences the first day home. On the second day, it's like you never left.

3. Sleeping in your bed for the first time

Don't lie. It's the best sleep you've had in months.

4. Seeing your pets for the first time

If I'm being honest, I missed my pets more than anything.

5. Hearing countless questions about if you're dating anyone yet

Note to all family members: don't ask; we don't want to hear it over and over again.

6. Finally being able to take a shower with NO shoes









If you lived at college: BEST feeling ever.


7. Realizing you don't have to wake up for 8 a.m. classes for four whole months

If you have never had an 8 a.m. class, do you really even go to college?? This past semester I had an 8:30 a.m. class = no fun.

8. Realizing you actually have to make food if you're hungry and can't just walk to the dining hall


Wait, I actually have to know how to cook food???

9. Sneaking back into your house with the squad after missing curfew

Since when do I have a curfew, Mom??? I'm in college now.

10. Saying goodbye to your college friends is a lot harder than you imagined


Even after just one year down, I have met some of my best friends who I know will last a lifetime.

After just my freshman year, the transition from college back to home has been frustrating but also a relief. It's a great feeling to see familiar faces after a stressful year but it's true when they say that college is the best four years of your life.

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