10 Things Most College Students Look Forward To While Coming Home
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10 Things Most College Students Look Forward To While Coming Home

Home is not a place...it's a feeling

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10 Things Most College Students Look Forward To While Coming Home
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Going away to college has its perks. Yes, you get to be on your own and do whatever you want without someone telling you what to do. But if you are anything like me, I tend to get home sick. These are things most, if not all college students look forward to when coming home.

1. Your family

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Your family is the #1 thing about being home. You miss them when you are away at school, but when you get home you know it's going to be a great time.

2. Your home friends

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Nothing is better than reuniting with the friends that you haven't seen in months!

3. Your pets

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4. Going to your favorite restaurant

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5. Home cooked meals

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Easy Mac and Ramen cannot compare to your mom's home cooked meals.

6. Watching TV with your family

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Family time on the couch is always needed after a long day.

7. Your room...but most importantly your bed

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Coming home to your nice, big bed is a huge plus. Especially when you go from a twin bed back to your queen sized bed at home.

8. Shower

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Sharing a shower with fifty-something people at school can be annoying. Coming home to your own shower never felt any better.

9. Free washing machine

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You can put your quarters back in your wallet because when you're home, you don't have to spend all of your money on laundry!

10. Late night snacking is easier

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As a college student, having your fridge full at school is hard. But when you come home, it's like the food gods (your mom) read your mind or stomach.


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Coming home is definitely worth it, and much needed after a long semester or week of class.







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