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6 Things I Love About Going To College Close To Home

It really isn't as bad as it seems.

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6 Things I Love About Going To College Close To Home
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When high schoolers think about going to college, many dreams of going to school far far away from their hometown. Growing up, I thought this too. Now, going to a school only an hour away from my house, I realize there are many benefits to choosing a college close to home.

1. Getting Breaks From Campus

I love college more than I could've possibly imagined. However, as I'm sure other people can relate, sometimes you just need to get away from campus. It's like taking a massive breather. Living close to home, I'm able to do this quite easily, and it's very convenient.

2. Not Being Homesick

A lot of my friends at school live several hours away from campus, and some even live on the opposite side of the country. After around a month of the semester, I hear my friends talk about how they miss home, their parents, etc. Being so close, if I ever feel homesick, it's only a quick drive away.

3. Being Close To Family

I am someone who is very close with my immediate and extended family, so being able to see them when I'd like is a huge deal to me.

4. Access Home Cooked Meals

When I lived in the dorms and got by on dining hall food, it was actually horrendous. Home cooked meals were something to be taken very seriously.

5. Being Close To Your Own Room

I LOVE both my roommate this year and last year, but I think we can all agree, sometimes it's just nice to have your own room to yourself. Not sleeping on a rock hard mattress is also a bonus.

6. Going Home When Sick

This one might be juvenile, but whenever I am sick, I act like a child. All I want is my mom and my own house. It's actually amazing that I am able to conveniently go home whenever I get whatever illness is going around campus and feel like death.

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