As Christmas/Winter Break comes to a close, and college students prepare to head back to the dorm life and school life, I've been thinking about all the common things that happen while we take a short vacation to our hometown. Some of these might be a bit more tailored to small towns, just because my experiences are with small towns.

1. When you get asked the same questions everywhere you go.

"Where are you going to school?" "What's your major?" "What do you plan to do after you graduate?"

2. When you see someone from high school you don't want to talk to.

You really don't wanna have that horrible conversation with them.

3. When you have constant doctor/dentist/haircut appointments.

You're constantly driving from one to the other.

4. When you don't know what to without school work.

Honestly, what am I supposed to do with my life?

5. When you meet up with old friends.

It's a great thing.

6. When people ask you how your love life is.

Nonexistent, please stop asking.

7. When you get more sleep than you have for the last semester.

It's so nice, but yet, so unfamiliar.

8. When you've watched your entire Netflix queue.

Twice.

9. When you miss your college friends.

All you have is your group chat.

10. When you eat food from your hometown restaurants.

Between that and Mom's meals, it's great.

11. Trying to pack to go back to school.

How to you get all of your Christmas gifts and extra clothes in your bag to leave is a challenge.

Love it or hate it, we've all gotta get away from break, and go back to school now.