College is pretty great, but around the first week of December things tend to get a little crazy. December means that finals are near, groceries run out and meal points are already depleted. Not to mention, stress is high and bank accounts are at an all-time low, which can only mean one thing: it's time to go home. Going home is amazing, but after being away from school for a couple days there are a few things you'll miss:
1. Being surrounded by friends
College is crazy because you are literally surrounded by people your age. It's like someone just took high school and subtracted parents. Having roommates is especially great because there is usually someone around that can relate to what you are going through. Every single night in college is a sleepover; which is awesome.
2. Starting the night at 10
At school the fun doesn't usually start until about 10 p.m., and by fun I mean eating dinner, writing papers or going out. Home life means earlier and calmer nights. I usually find myself getting in bed at home without being the least bit tired.
3. Eating on your own time schedule
You wait for no one in college. Breakfast can be at noon, lunch can be at 2 and dinner can be a frozen pizza at midnight. While home-cooked meals are amazing, it is nice to eat leftover birthday cake when nobody is looking and have it classify as breakfast.
4. Naps
College is all about looking for 15-minute open windows for napping. A nap can come at the most random moments or it can be planned out. Basically, there is no bad time for a nap in college; at home there is a bit of judgement involved in an 11 a.m. nap.
5. Being walking distance from basically everything
College is nice because almost everything you need is within walking distance from where you live. Being at home often requires a decent amount of driving. Most campuses have a gym, places to eat and quiet areas to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee.
6. Being in a routine
It is fairly easy to get in a routine while at school. Getting thrown out of your element can be stressful and make you feel unproductive. Being at school may be more chaotic, but it is consistent.
7. Having your own space
Having your own space, or even a shared space in college is nice because nobody demands that you clean your room. Nobody yells at you for having "the chair" (the chair every girl has that is used to throw clothes on), or for leaving shoes all over the floor. Being messy is a trait that some simply cannot control!
Home is amazing but being at school definitely has some perks.
