At last, after a long semester of college life, I was ready to be home. Sleeping in my own bed, taking a shower without flip flops, and spending time with family seemed liked something to look forward too. After exams were over, I realized that I had mixed feelings. The good thing was that I was going home but the bad thing was that I was leaving the home I made at college. I have not even been home for a week yet and I already miss my friends that I left behind like crazy. I soon realized that I was suffering from "School-Sickness", the want to be back at school with the friends I made over the last year. Here are some symptoms of "School-Sickness".

1. You keep looking for your friends but they are not there.

You wake up in the morning expecting to see your friends at breakfast but really all you find is an empty house, your parents at work and your brother playing Xbox.

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2. All you can talk about is your friends from college

The people at home are already tired of you talking about the funny or interesting things your friends did at school. Family and friends are constantly hearing about the adventures you had on campus and they try to pretend to care.When you see things that remind you of your friends from school you silently laugh to yourself, because you know people from home will not get your insiders.

3. You are in constant communication with your college friends

You are constantly checking social media to see what your friends are up too .You smile when your friends text in the group message. Constantly you sit and think about how much you miss them and beg someone to FaceTime you.

4. You are wanting a reunion now

You miss seeing your friends everyday and beg them to come visit soon. You miss their face, their sassy attitude, and their adventures. You want them as soon as possible and wish for just one more big hug.

Last summer I started my first year of college a loner, not knowing anyone and two hours away from home. Now I can't imagine my life without them. This summer is going to feel like forever not seeing my friends faces everyday but I know when I return to school I will have a new appreciation for my friends and we will pick right up like we had never left. College has not only brought friends, but a second family.