Alas we are in the final stretch before break! Soon there will be no more 8am's, cramming for exams, or disgusting dorm showers. The only thing keeping us from a home cooked meal and comfortable bed is finals week. Going home always seems great - until you get there. Here is a list of reasons why I dread the return home.
1. Accountability
"Where are you going?" "Who are you with?" Just a few of the questions you have to prepare to answer on a daily basis. Parents don't understand that in college, we do whatever we want, whenever we want.
2. Curfew
Seriously? Since when do we have to be back by a certain time? If your parents are anything like mine, you won't be out anytime past midnight. Say goodbye to parties and any type of night life whatsoever.
3. Driving
If it's one thing I've gotten used to while at college , it's being able to walk everywhere I need to go. No worries about filling up the gas tank every Sunday. If the curfew didn't kill your chances of having partying, then this sure will. If only sober rides were offered everywhere.
4. Dining Hall Accessibility
Scratch driving. If it's one thing I've gotten used to while at college, it's eating whenever I want. Sure the food may taste like what they feed farm animals, but at least it's convenient.
5. Say Goodbye to Peace
Hopefully by now you have all found your quiet space on campus. A nice place to relax, listen to music, or watch Netflix without being disturbed. Well, for the next month you can kiss that goodbye. Say bye to peace and quiet and hello to nagging parents and loud TV.
6. No Gym
Not the biggest loss, but gains are gains. Also the leading cause for "winter weight".
7. No Insomnia Delivery
Also known as "heaven on wheels", Insomnia delivery might actually be the best thing since sliced bread. Open until 3am every night, it is never the wrong time for freshly baked cookies. This also applies to Wings Over and DP Dough.
8. Looking Presentable
No more rolling out of bed in your flannel pajamas 5 minutes before class starts. We are now going back into the real world where fashion and looking nice is a thing.
9. "How is School Going"
The golden question asked all too often by relatives and awkward friends you lost touch with. Of course you respond school is great even though you're slowly dying on the inside.
10. Running out of Things to do After the First Three Days
Even though these last weeks of college are going to push us past our breaking points, at least it keeps us busy. Say goodbye having plans because you're probably going to spend most of break sitting on the couch watching TV every day. By the end of the first week, I guarantee you will be counting down the days until you come back.
