When I first started looking at colleges I made my parents travel with me everywhere. I went as far as to look at a school in Canada just so I could get away from my home city. And at the end of it all, I end up at a school about 12 minutes away from my house. I always hear about how people are so excited to get away and discover somewhere new.

I'd love to do what they're doing, which is exactly why I have 10 reasons why I'm really not excited to go to school so close to home.

1. My mom might want me to come home for dinner on occasion.

Don't you just hate a home cooked meal?

2. If I go home for dinner, I'll have to see my dog.

We might end up doing this:

3. If I get sick, I'll be able to go home and sleep in my own bed.

I'd much rather stay in my twin XL.

4. When I want to eat out, I'll already know where all the good restaurants are.

That's honestly way too convenient for me.

5. I might save too much money from not having to travel.

Not having to pay for a plane or train ticket home will probably suck.

6. If I forget my favorite jacket, I'll be able to get it before Thanksgiving.

FML.

7. I might have to see my friends from home more often.

I definitely hate the idea of this.

8. I'll probably be really happy.

My worst nightmare.

9. I'll have to be at my childhood dream school.

Nine-year-old me would hate this so much.

As you can see, the next four years of my life will probably suck and I definitely don't recommend that you go to school anywhere near your home.