Being a freshman in college, Thanksgiving break holds much more significance than being the extra long weekend it was in high school. Especially if your two-day fall break didn't quite cut it, this was your first time truly being back in your old life. It was the first time you got to see all your high school friends since summer, and the first time reaching town celebrity-status being one of those "kids back home from college." It was the first time you had to pack a suitcase to return to your house.

If you are a college freshman, here's a taste of what happened to you over that eventful, emotional rollercoaster of a holiday.

1. You ate your way through break

Not only did you participate in the national weight gain holiday known as Thanksgiving, but you obviously had to hit all your favorite hometown spots throughout the weekend. You were genuinely surprised that one sh*tty sushi place up the street didn’t go out of business while you were away...

2. You were reminded of the glorious sensation calling driving

As entertaining as the late-night conversation with your Uber driver can be, being in control of the wheel and the aux cord was something you completely took for granted. Certain songs reminded you of drives to the Friday night football games, squished in the back seat with far too many people in the car. Or that one random drive to the city you will never forget. Even certain roads brought back memories.

3. You were excited to see your friend's parents

Sitting in your friend’s kitchen gossiping with their mom is truly one of life’s simple pleasures.

4. And your friend's dog

You shed a small tear when you finally got to pet that one dog you may love more than your own (Sorry, Brody).

5. Having a curfew felt weird

At first, you were tempted to respond something like, “New phone, who dis?” to your parents when they texted checking-in on a Saturday night.

But, then again, one of your favorite parts of the weekend was coming home to your mom who had fallen asleep on the couch waiting up for you. Although returning home at 4 a.m. to your hall mates ordering pizza is a pretty great way to end the night, snuggling up to your snoring mother was even better.

6. You valued the time you got to spend with your parents

Although you may have spent the majority of break trying to relive the glory days with high school friends, the moments you spent with your parents were truly special. After nearly three months of attempted adult-ing, it was amazing to be the kid again. And to get all the attention.

7. You realized your sibling is growing up without you

Maybe your not-so-little brother grew a foot taller or your younger sister surprised you in wearing heels and makeup at Thanksgiving. They have changed in high school, just like you did. But, you are insanely jealous of the fun, exciting, stressful, and awe-inspiring road they have ahead of them. You hope they soak up every moment.

8. You learned not everyone loves school the whole time

Someone once told me, "college gives you the highest highs and the lowest lows."

You undoubtedly are having the absolute time of your life, but there are times when college sucks. There are times when your heart hurts for your friends back home. There are times when you are trying to finish an essay that counts for 40% of your grade and you yearn for the days when a single-sided Spanish worksheet was considered homework.

But, there are also times when you look around at your campus, the summer-camp-on-steroids, filled with infinite new people to meet and new experiences to be had and you can’t even believe how life could get this good. College is incredible, but people are lying if they haven’t had their fair share of bad days (or bad months).

9. You remembered how much you love your high school friends

There is a special something about the people you grew up with that your new college friends can’t match. They knew you in your multi-colored braces stage and your “slutty” outfit phase in sixth grade. They still remember your AIM screen name and have your home phone number memorized. They know every cringe-worthy moment from the halls of junior high. They even vowed with you in 8^th grade that you would never, ever drink in high school. Then, they were the person holding your hair when you puked at the prom after-party. They held your hand at your grandpa’s funeral and you know they still wear your brother’s favorite hockey sweatshirt from that one sleepover...

They saw you come into yourself throughout high school and there is no closer bond than growing up together.

10. By the end of break, you started referring to school as "home"

Campus is a huge part of your life now, and by the end of break, you were eager to get back. Your childhood bed wasn’t quite as comfortable as you remembered; you may

have even missed your Bed, Bath, and Beyond mattress pad. It feels weird going days not seeing your campus barista or having protestor-guy yell at you in the Diag. You hate to admit you may have even started craving your dining hall food...

Most importantly, though, you found yourself missing your college friends. You missed your ~sisters~ or brothers. You missed the people from your favorite student org. You missed your dorm lounge: the place you have spent endless hours, and endless laughs, with the new friends who are already starting to feel like family.