10 Struggles You Experience When Moving Back To Campus
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10 Struggles You Experience When Moving Back To Campus

Mom isn't there to help you anymore.

Katelynn Erickson
Sep 01, 2016
South Dakota State University
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10 Struggles You Experience When Moving Back To Campus
South Dakota State University

Back to school, back to school, to prove to dad that I'm not a fool...

Moving back to school after a long summer off can definitely be challenging, especially for those moving back onto campus. You are used to living back home in a house with your family and now you're headed back to campus life. Some college kids love the on-campus experience, others hate it. Here's 10 struggles of moving back to campus:

1. Campus Food

The food may be convenient, but it is definitely not good or good for you.

2. Mom isn't here

Who is supposed to buy your groceries, make your appointments, and do you laundry?

3. Homework

Endless amounts of homework are given to you weekly and you'll pull all nighters just to get it done.

4. No pets

Dorms don't allow you to bring your furry friend along, no matter how bad you want to.

5. Mornings

Waking up for class does not sound appealing.

6. Learning how to write again

You go the whole summer without taking notes and it feels as though you have forgotten how to write completely.

7. Living with another person

Even if you really like your roommate, living in a tiny room with another person can be difficult.

8. Shower shoes

Do I really need to explain? Wearing shoes in the shower is so wrong.

9. Sleeping in a Twin XL

Your bed back home is most definitely softer and bigger.

10. You have to "adult"

You are on your own for everything once you move back to school.

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