As college students, we all usually go through the same stages when we come home from college. Whether it's coming home for Thanksgiving break or for summer, it always starts out with pure excitement... but that excitement quickly diminishes. We never truly realize how much we actually like school until we're sitting in bed bored rather than at a daylong with our friends. These are the 6 stages most college students go through when they're home:
1. Excitement
The day you get home from school there's nothing but happiness and excitement. You get to see your family, friends, and most importantly, your dog. Home cooked meals, your own room, and a shower you don't have to wear flip flops in; what more could you ask for?
2. Relaxation
Now that you're back home and settled in, it's time to recover from finals. So, for the first few days you do almost nothing except sleep, lay on the couch, snuggle with your dog, and watch a whole series on Netflix in 2 days. Oh, and also eat almost anything in sight.
3. Meeting Up With Old Friends
After you've caught back up on sleep, it's time to see your friends. It's been months since you've last seen them and you miss them. You all get together, catch up, and hang out, just like it used to be.
4. Realizing You Don't Have The Same Freedom As You Do At School
Being home with your parents is fun, until you realize that they can now actually figure out what you're doing and where you go. We're no longer at school and free to do whatever we want without our parents finding out.
5. Boredom
After a few days home, you start to get unbelievably bored. This is when you reminisce on your last semester and think about what you'd be doing in that moment if you were at school with your friends.
6. Counting Down The Days
Now that you've done everything you wanted to do at home, you're more than ready to go back to school. You count how many days you have left, and try to think of things that can help you stay occupied during your free time.
