During finals week, you were ready to go home. Nothing sounded more comforting than home-cooked meals, shameless Netflix marathons, and sleeping in your own bed again. But after just a few days of rest, you were itching to get back. Here are some struggles that you most likely encountered over break:
First Semester Grades:
If you’re like me, your parents were asking about your grades all semester long (even though you were just as clueless as they were until Christmas Eve). When the grades finally did come out, you promised your parents you would do better next semester and reassured them that, “C’s get degrees.”
Realizing you’re broke:
So you had a budget in August. But by the time October rolled around, you were financially doomed. Affording the Uber was hard enough. But let’s be honest, the real struggle was buying Christmas presents under $10.
Doctor Check-ups:
You thought you were done with the “talks” at fall orientation, and for some, as early as high school. Good try. Your doctor was certain to question your drinking habits, sexual activity, and the 15 pounds that you probably packed on over the semester.
Family Gatherings:
“So, are you dating anyone yet?”…yet? I just got here. If you don’t hear this question from your prying aunts and uncles, consider yourself blessed.
The Major Talk:
After much thought, you had finally decided your major…and extensively prepared yourself to tell your parents why you have chosen a Philosophy/History/Sociology major over a Biology/Chemistry/Accounting major. “Sorry Mom and Dad…pre-med just wasn't for me.”
Boredom:
Let’s face it, winter break was long. Sure we all needed some time to revive after the stressful and sleepless nights of finals. But once you finished every episode of Lost, there just wasn’t much to do anymore.
Spotting your High School Ex:
You thought you would never see him/her again…but HA you do…“Oh hey, how are you?! Do you like (insert college)? I mean…where do you go to school again?”
Parental Authority
So you want to go out on Wednesday night, huh? Nice try. Now that you’re back, you have to play along with their rules…or not. But be ready for the consequences when you’re past curfew. And remember, no matter what you do, disappointing your parents is practically inevitable.
Missing Your College Friends:
This is a given. Whether it’s your roommate, teammate, or best friends at school, you are used to seeing everyone 24/7. Snapchat and group convos just don’t compare to spending actual time with your other family.
Winter break was rough. And if you’re a freshman, you still have to survive three more. But although winter break had its ups and downs, it made coming back “Home” that much more special. Cheers to a great new year and an even better second semester.
