Let’s be real, most people can’t wait to leave for college, especially after they’ve spent 18 years of their lives growing up in the same town. We’re just waiting to get away from the norm, be independent, and make choices for ourselves. When daydreaming about college, it’s hard to think about what you’ll miss back at home when you’re too busy being entranced by your future at a university. Little did we know, some of the smallest things from your old life would make you miss home more than ever before.
1. Family
This one’s pretty simple; you look forward to seeing your family because you miss them. When you were living at home, being with your family every single day got pretty old. But now that you’re gone, you miss spending time with them even more. That even includes that annoying little brother of yours.
2. Your Bed
There’s something about
waking up in your own bed in your room. It’s bigger, comfier, and just feels
better.
3. Making Your Mom Do Your Laundry
It's great not having to do literally everything on your own while home like you have to in college. This includes that pile of laundry that’s ben piling up for about two weeks.
4. Real Food
I'm not just talking about the healthier options you can find at home, I’m talking about your mom’s home cooked meals that have never tasted better since you went to college.
5. Friends
Seeing your high school and long time friends that you grew up with is probably one of the best things to go back home to, so you can catch up and fill in each other on your lives.
6. Your Own Bathroom
It's pretty great going home and having a bathroom you don’t share with at least three other people.
7. Babies
Alright, it’s safe to say that the amount of babies you see while you’re in college is slim to none. When you do, you’re usually overwhelmed with cuteness.
8. Going to Places in Your Hometown
These would include the mall that’s super close to your house and the donut shop you went to every Saturday morning. Even if it’s the grocery store down the street, something about it is so appealing to you. You haven’t been there in the usual time gap that you would have, and going to these places, in a sense, is comforting and familiar.
9. Pets
Seeing animals in general is it’s own kind of excitement here; I’ve never truly experienced the word withdrawal until I came to college and there were no dogs anywhere. Going home to a pet that misses you is a great feeling.
10. Parents Buy You Stuff
They basically just really miss you, so they want to spoil you as much as they can when you’re home. So yes, ask for those Lululemon leggings or those new Nikes you’ve been wanting.
11. Getting to Drive Your Car
Being back at home, driving your car, and blasting your music is something I think all of us who don’t have our car on campus miss.
12. Being in the Quiet
It's so hard to be alone in silence when you’re in college, but getting to come home and have privacy and peace and quiet when you want is such a relief.
13. Connectable Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi on most campuses really does suck, and it’s super frustrating - ask anyone. It’s pretty essential if you want a functioning life, honestly. Is it bad that this is a top thing to look forward to when going home? Nah.
14. Having Your Parents Take Care of You When You're Sick
Being sick is probably one of the worst things you have to deal with when you’re in college. You don’t know what medicines you need to take, and you basically need your roommate to drag you to the nearest clinic. Mom and Dad aren’t there to take care of you when you’re basically on your deathbed.
