As college students, going home for summer vacation can be a little upsetting. Leaving your friends and the fun that you always have at college to go back to the hometown that you have grown so far away from does not seem like fun. But staying at home for the summer can have some benefits, such as the following:
1. Spending time with your family
It may seem dull compared to the parties and atmosphere that you were surrounded by at school, but in the long run your family will always be behind you no matter what. So spend some quality time at dinner or at a game night with them. You love them a lot and you never know how much time you are going to get to spend with them during the semester.
2. Saving money
Living at home and working all summer can really pay off, literally. Not having to pay rent and getting all day, everyday to keep open just for working is great. Earning this money can really help with rent or other expenses when the next school year begins.
3. Reconnecting with some old friends
Notice the some in that. You know that some people are meant to stay in your past. You definitely do not want to still be besties with all the people that you were besties with in high school. I mean reconnecting with that group of real, close friends that you miss because you went to separate schools. They are the friends you want to keep for life, the ones you have known your whole life. They know you the best and spending time with them can be so comforting.
4. Being able to have free time to spend with yourself
Even if this just means binge watching any and every Netflix series you want to, this is important. It is important to relax and if you were with your friends at school you know they would peer pressure you into going out. Spending time alone is relaxing and key to having a good summer break.
5. Eating good food
Going from eating cafeteria food or having to cook for yourself all the time (aka eating mac and cheese) to having familiar home cooked meals made by your mom is a big deal. Enjoying your meals and not having to drive to Taco Bell at 2 am because you didn't eat dinner that night is so convenient.
6. Taking a break from college
This doesn't just mean taking a break from classes, professors and papers. Taking a break from them is great but taking a break from the college life is better. Taking some time apart from your friends is healthy since you spend so much time with them during the semester. And taking a break from the stay up all night party life is important to your health. It's good to feel like a regular person again.
