Everyone who attends college has to face the inevitable task of leaving family. Everyone is excited to grow up, I know I was. Now that I am here on my own I don't know what I miss more, my dad's financial help or my little sisters.

My little sisters are everything to me. I have been there for all of their births, first steps, first words... everything. Not being able to see them makes me sad. They aren't old enough to understand what college is so they probably think I don't love them anymore. Living here in Peru has been a great adventure but it is also so far away since I don't have a car.

I've always had to help pay bills since I got a job but it wasn't nearly as much as paying for college. My dad had me help pay so he could help prepare me for the real world. I always envied him for it but now I am very grateful. I learned about budgeting and paying bills on time before coming to college. I think I have used it well to my knowledge and he would be very happy and proud to see how well I am doing with my money.

I also wish that before leaving to college I didn't argue with him as much. Every kid argues with their parents. It's no big deal. Then you move out and not seeing them everyday or calling them everyday begins to worry you. Parents sacrifice a lot for us. We need to return the favor.