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19 Things That Happen When You Give A College Kid A Summer Vacation

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Maggie Cahill

Aug 21, 2018

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19 Things That Happen When You Give A College Kid A Summer Vacation

Maggie Cahill

The stages of summer vacation seem to unfold differently once college comes around. It contains all that classic "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" (Numeroff) childhood excitement but seems to have grown up to include other responsibilities and feelings. Here's to the last few summer vacations as enjoyed by college kids.

1. They'll be glad to be home.

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2. Since they're glad to be home, they'll be extra nice to their parents.

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3. When they're extra nice to their parents, they'll take it upon themselves to start leaving things around the house.

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4. Then they'll start to lose stuff.

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5. And they'll swear that next year, they're only bringing to school half of what they brought this year.

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6. When they start thinking about next year, they'll start to miss school and their friends.

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7. Thinking about college friends will remind them to call up their friends from home to hang out.

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8. And they'll start to realize they need a job to pay for all the meals they are eating out with their friends.

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9. So they'll get a job, realize how long the 9 to 5 workday is, and wish they were back at school.

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10. So they'll call their college friends.

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11. Then they'll remember how thankful they are that they don't have any tests tomorrow.

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12. And they'll make a habit out of relaxing.

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13. When they make a habit out of relaxing, they will settle into a routine at home and start to get comfortable.

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14. Until they realize just how quickly move-in day is approaching.

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15. As soon as they realize this, they will want to go shopping for college stuff.

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16. Shopping for college stuff will remind them just how little time they get at home these days.

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17. So they will want to spend more time with their family and enjoy the last few days at home.

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18. While they enjoy the last few days at home, they will be extra nice to their parents because they really will miss them.

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19. Even though they're excited to go back, it feels good to be surrounded by the family and friends they have missed. They really are glad they got to come home for the summer.

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19 Things That Happen When You Give A College Kid A Summer Vacation

Everything they needed.

1. They'll be glad to be home.

2. Since they're glad to be home, they'll be extra nice to their parents.

3. When they're extra nice to their parents, they'll take it upon themselves to start leaving things around the house.

4. Then they'll start to lose stuff.

5. And they'll swear that next year, they're only bringing to school half of what they brought this year.

6. When they start thinking about next year, they'll start to miss school and their friends.

7. Thinking about college friends will remind them to call up their friends from home to hang out.

8. And they'll start to realize they need a job to pay for all the meals they are eating out with their friends.

9. So they'll get a job, realize how long the 9 to 5 workday is, and wish they were back at school.

10. So they'll call their college friends.

11. Then they'll remember how thankful they are that they don't have any tests tomorrow.

12. And they'll make a habit out of relaxing.

13. When they make a habit out of relaxing, they will settle into a routine at home and start to get comfortable.

14. Until they realize just how quickly move-in day is approaching.

15. As soon as they realize this, they will want to go shopping for college stuff.

16. Shopping for college stuff will remind them just how little time they get at home these days.

17. So they will want to spend more time with their family and enjoy the last few days at home.

18. While they enjoy the last few days at home, they will be extra nice to their parents because they really will miss them.

19. Even though they're excited to go back, it feels good to be surrounded by the family and friends they have missed. They really are glad they got to come home for the summer.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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