In about a month, many students will be returning to their colleges for the start of a new school year. As summer slowly comes to a close, excitement builds up. The process of planning, buying new things and eventually packing up everything to make the trip to school is slowly approaching all of us. Now, although these may not be the most fun things to do, moving back to school makes it bearable. Going back to school means being surrounded by friends you haven’t been able to see for months, freedom and much more. Here are some things we can look forward to when moving back to school.
1. College food
I don’t know why the first thing that came to my mind is the food, but oh well. Living on or near a college campus means living close to tons of restaurants and food options that offer cheap deals that appeal to college students. I’m more than excited to go back to eating midnight pizza, ordering Chinese take out and enjoying half-priced sushi whenever I want it. Also, many restaurants or food places offer deals during finals week or other special occasions where you can get free food like free frozen yogurt and pizza sticks.
2. Seeing friends you haven’t been able to see all summer
Moving back to school means moving back with all the people you met at school and love. You will be able to see everyone, catch up and pick up right where you left off. You’ll be living in walking distance from most of your friends, and that is always more than convenient. If you need to borrow a top from your friend or are meeting to go somewhere together, it’s usually only a short walk away. Living so close is always nice after spending the whole summer without seeing your friends.
3. Happy hour specials
College campuses always have the best specials on drinks at the bar every single night. It’s always a deal when you’re able to get a whole liquor pitcher for $5 on a Wednesday or enjoy "beat the clock" on a Saturday afternoon while only spending a few dollars on your very low, college budget.
4. Freedom from your parents
When you move back to school, you no longer have people always telling you what to do. You have freedom. Of course, freedom comes with responsibility, but it is worth it.
5. Having roommates
After living with roommates for an entire year, it’s hard to live without someone. You get used to having someone constantly around in your company to share things with, talk to, stay up with or, my favorite, someone to go get food with. I can’t decide if I’m more excited to see my roommates or what new pieces they are adding to their closets.6. Feeling at home
After living at school and falling in love with your college and everything about it, moving back home for the summer is difficult. You miss everything about your school, the people you met there and your new life. When you move back, you feel at home and ready to begin another school year at the place you love.
So, as our countdown to move in day slowly dwindles down, have fun getting ready and enjoying your last few weeks at home. I’m more than excited to move back to school and cannot wait to see what the next year brings.
