The year flew by and finals are approaching. With that on the horizon, we obviously have to note the light at the end of this tunnel; we get to go home. The semester coming to a close has its pros and cons, were all itching to get out of here during finals week but when it's actually time to go back home we end up missing our college lifestyle like crazy. We find ourselves getting homesick throughout the year and at times we literally hate everything about college but deep down we know we love our school and really don't want to leave it for the summer. But at the same time going home means no homework or tests to study for, no more laundry, cleaning or grocery shopping. We are back to our high school state of mind. Summer is our break from college, it's a time to reconnect with our high school friends and just relax, but in the back of all of our minds were all really missing our college lifestyle.
Pros of the semester ending:
1. Home Cooked Meals
There really is nothing better than mom or dad's cooking. That cafeteria food just isn't cutting it anymore after seven to eight months of school. A good home cooked meal is something college kids learn to wholeheartedly appreciate.
2. Home Friends
Summer is meant for reliving stupid high school memories with your home friends and everyone talking about what their college life is like. I can't wait to be back home with all of my friend groups. Summer concerts and beach trips are what we live for.
3. Driving Freedoms
Ugh if you're a freshman who wasn't allowed to have their car this year, you know the feeling of actually feeling trapped because you don't have your car. We all are itching to get back to that freedom of road trips at your fingertips.
4. Favorite Restaurants
Um yeah, the minute I touch down we all know I'm heading to my favorite pizzeria.
5. Pets
I don't even have a pet but I know this is a big deal. So to all of my friends who keep saying they miss their dogs and can't wait to go home to see them, this is for you.
6. Basically A Kid Again
Not having to worry about adulting all the time leads you to channel your inner senior year of high school self and you basically end up forgetting what responsibility even is.
7. No More Homework
Ever since you were a little kid you know that summer meant no more homework and this will basically forever live on.
8. Endless Sleeping
Whether sleeping in late is your thing or staying up late, everything is fair game. You can sleep all day and nap whenever you want and not have to worry about a test you should be studying for.
Cons of the semester ending:
1. A Daily Routine Is No Longer a Thing
To some this may be a pro but I actually learned to enjoy having a day filled with stuff to do. Having so much free time in a day actually gives me anxiety. I can't believe I even just said that. Who am I? Basically what I'm trying to say is that going home and leaving college life behind really is a big change and change is scary.
2. Missing Your College Friends
As a freshman you missed your home friends but now once you go back home you end up missing your college friends. We live a tough life.
3. No More Usual Weekend Plans
No more going to your usual spots from Thursday-Saturday. Being a fake adult at college will be missed at home.
4. No More Pool/Beach Days
Going to school in Florida I have the gift of being blessed with a pool or beach day every day and going home the weather just isn't the same. I have to say goodbye to two of the best beaches in Florida and hello to the Jersey Shore.
5. The Environment
Another Florida blessing, I wake up to palm trees every day. New Jersey just isn't as beautiful.
6. Parents Are In Control Again
It's great to go home and be a kid again, but at the same time at college you're used to answering to no one. Once you're home you actually have to deal with your parents saying yes or no to you once again.
7. No More Meal Swipes
If your mom isn't cooking you a meal, you actually have to pay for food. You can't just swipe into the caf anymore; real money applies here.
8. Working
If you aren't blessed with your parents giving you everything you and many other college students will have to ultimately get a summer job so that you can use that money for when you come back to school. #nofun
