The first week back home for the summer is a MAJOR reality check. Leaving college and going home to your other home is not something you can be prepared for, but there are certain things you realize as soon as you come home; here are 6 of them.

1. Taking a nap every day is no longer encouraged

No more lying in bed and resting all day, get ready to pull an all-dayer.

2. You now have real responsibilities

No more worrying about essays, presentations, or tests. Now you have to worry about real world things, like saving money, getting a job, and running errands. Soon you’ll be missing the college bubble you lived in during the school year.

3. Your parents can still tell you to do things

After a year of freedom from your parents, when you come back home, they can start telling you what to do again. Whether it be cleaning your room, obeying the curfew, or doing chores, they seem very happy to be in charge of your life again.

4. Unpacking is a PAIN

You thought putting all your stuff in the car would be bad, but then you dumped your entire dorm room into your room at home, and it is the messiest it has ever been. Now you have to decide between living out of a suitcase for the entire summer, or conquering all of the luggage you brought home.

5. You can get used to Mom's great cooking again

The Freshman 15 is more real at home than at school. Now you're back to mom cooking you great meals every night, and helping yourself to food in the pantry any time you want.

6. You cannot wait to get back to school

Only 100 more days until you're back at school and better than ever!!!