Everyone knows that in college it can be hard to keep up with your family back at home. It's hard to talk to them every day, text them all the time and tell them about the “funniest thing ever" that happened last night because, well, they just had to be there. It can be hard to keep your mom up to date with any -- or all -- of the guys in your life, because those types of situations are so complicated in college and totally different from high school.
It's hard to not see her every morning and start the day off with her because you're almost 200 miles apart. It's hard to keep up with your dad because your favorite things to do with him is eat food, work outside, help him with an occasional building project and make the stupidest jokes with him. It's hard to keep up with your brother because you can't go to the gym with him anymore or yell at him for playing the music too loudly or driving too fast. You can't do these things over the phone, so take the time to just talk to them instead.
It's hard to keep in touch with all of these people despite the fact that you wouldn't be anywhere without them. These people made you who you are today, so don't forget about them in college. They want to know what's going on in your life, so answer their call even though you aren't home to do your favorite things with them.
Also, don't forget about your other relatives. Send them pictures when they ask you for them. Email them back. Call them. Text them. Accept their invitation out to lunch when they're in town, even though you have a ton of homework, and you really need to start studying for the class that you haven't been to in weeks.
It's important to take a step back and look at what really matters. Yes, grades and friends matter. But family? They've made more sacrifices for you than you know and will always be there for you. So call them right now, without any other reason than to just say “hi."
