My Thoughts on Coming Back to Longwood After Christmas
Start writing a post
Student Life

My Thoughts on Coming Back to Longwood After Christmas

Returning felt like going from one home to another.

25
Personal Image
Victoria Thompson

As an elementary schooler, I always felt really sad when I had to come back to school from Christmas break because the holidays are such a blissful time of year. Over the rest of my school years, my reluctance on returning to school lessened as I got older. Now that I go to Longwood University, coming back feels like going from one home to another.

I am lucky enough to not live as far away from my college as some of my fellow classmates. In fact, I still remember Farmville as a familiar place where my momma and I would pop up to once in a while to go to the movies. I know the way to get from where I live to good old Farmville like the back of my hand. This causes my return from school to be another trip to a town I am so accustomed to. Only these days, I stay and readjust to living my college life day by day when I come back.

Over my Christmas break, I definitely achieved some much-needed rest that I desperately yearned for by the end of my first semester. I helped my momma bake different cookies and scones in our new home while we were busy binge-watching "Riverdale" and "Stranger Things." I even met up with one of my college friends who lives in the same county as I do.

During the last few days of break, I could hear other people like Momma accidentally saying that going back was like taking me home. I simply laughed and shrugged since Longwood is like home for me. It was kind of funny because I was peaceful and happy at home, and I felt so calm at the idea of returning to school at the same time. I think when I make memories in a specific area, the idea of leaving doesn't frighten or sadden me because if I feel close to something or someone, I never feel like I am leaving anything behind. I just feel that I am taking the parts I cherish in my memories wherever I go.

People like to say that home is where the heart is, and technically they are not wrong. For me, home is laughing with my friends at Longwood over the silliest thing that a human could laugh about. Home is catching up with my momma about both of our daily school stories and cuddling up to watch old movies and British shows. Home cannot be defined as one location for me. Coming back from Christmas break has shown me that I have roots in multiple places with multiple people, and this makes me feel nothing but content.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

58891
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

38012
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

959532
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

195607
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments