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An Open Letter To My Parents When I Move Back To College

i hope you won't miss me too much.

Grace Farrelly
Aug 15, 2016
St Ambrose University
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An Open Letter To My Parents When I Move Back To College

Dear Mom and Dad,

It's almost that time of year again. Time for me to head back to college. Remember my first year of college and how sad you were to leave me in my dorm? I hope that doesn't happen again, because I hate to see you sad. I know that no matter what, it will always be sad when I leave for school.

Thank you for a great summer. I loved being home with you guys. I loved our home-cooked family dinners and the time we spent together. It felt like the good old days because we were all back together again. This time was bittersweet and flew by way to fast. We made some great family memories this summer.

Although sometimes when I was annoying or getting on your nerves I bet you kind of wished I was back at school. I don't blame you for that. It is okay and I understand.

I am excited to go back to school, but also a little sad. I am excited to see my friends again and have fun. I love being on my own on campus and having a little more freedom there. But I am sad to leave our family. I love being home and will miss being with our family. Just because I am excited to go back does not mean I am excited to get away from you guys. It is hard for me to leave just as it is hard for you guys to see me leave.

Time goes by way too quickly. It feels like just yesterday was the day I was dropped off at school for my freshman year. Before we know it, it will be family weekend, fall break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break and we will be together again.

For the time being, enjoy the time while I am away. Have some fun and enjoy the alone time. We are always so busy when I am home from school, so have some time to relax. Spend some quality time relaxing and living in the moment because I will be home before you know it.

Always remember how much I appreciate all you have done for me to get to this point in my life. College is where I need to be. Thank you for allowing me to have the opportunity to go away to school, but also thank you for the time we have when I am home. I love you guys and will miss you so much.

Love always,

Your daughter going back to college


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