College students come home for breaks very often, but some students go home just for weekends, given that they live close enough and have a way to get there. There are many of reasons as to why they come home on weekends. I know these are the ones that top my list.

1. The food

School food is awful. Nothing beats coming home to a nice home-cooked meal, one that you know what is exactly in it. Eggs are actually eggs and are not cooked in a bag. It is nice to come and have food that tastes the way it is supposed to and does not keep you guessing.

2. Laundry without having to pay

Doing laundry at school is very expensive and time consuming. Not only that, but you also have to worry about getting your laundry on time before someone else takes them out of the washer/dryer. So why not wait until you get home and you do not have to pay? And you also do not have to worry about getting it on time.

3. Pets

Let's be real, college students only really come home to see their pets. It is something they go without while at school. They can tell their parents all they want, but their pet is their number one priority. Most people have connections to their pets that help with stress, anxiety, etc. Going without that for a long period of time can sometimes be bad.

4. No responsibilities

When college students go home, they love the fact that they do not have any responsibilities. They do not have to worry about other people, because they are back in their home. They do not have to think about where they are going to get food next or having to really clean up after themselves.

5. Not having to wear shower shoes

We do not have to wear shower shoes! We are in a bathroom where we do not have to worry about other people and we also know it is clean. Nothing feels better than being able to take a shower without shoes.

So parents of college students, let's face it, your college student most likely is not coming home for good ole family time. Most likely, they just want a home-cooked meal, no responsibilities, and their pets. Please do not take it to heart at all, it's just how we are. We do miss our parents very much, but we do not know how to say or show it. We love our parents for all that they do for us and sometimes we take that for granted. Just know we are actually home for you too, to see you and to be loved and babied by you again.

For college students: make sure you show your parents how much you really do love them and spend time with them. They do a lot for you to be able to go to school. They support you in all you do. So do not fight and argue with them.