There is no greater separation anxiety than parting ways with your friends and freedom after a year that felt nothing short of amazing. Even though we anticipate summer all year long, there is always a part of us that longs for school to start again so we can keep the memories going.

The short amount of time we are at home can feel like an eternity and this is exactly how it goes:

1. Reuniting with family for more than a couple of hours.

The one group of people that have to love you no matter what. Literally, they kind of have to love you. You missed your parents and siblings a ton, and it’s amazing to be able to catch up with them and feel surrounded by comfort.

2. Worshiping and savoring every home cooked meal.

No more yucky cafeteria food and one can only eat so much Chick-fil-A. You honestly can’t get enough of anything your mom makes you, and every meal is a gift sent from above.

3. Meeting up with high school friends.

Hey strangers! You all went separate paths in life and now, all the emotions bubble to the surface when you finally get the time to catch up and share crazy stories from the past year with your BFF's.

4. Starting back up at your summer job.

Chi-ching! Finally, the time has come to watch money go into your bank account instead of observing the slow plummet of cash disappearing.

5. Here comes the boredom.

It's a small world after all. There is only so much to do and stay occupied with in that little small town of yours. When in doubt, Netflix it out.

6. Stalking all your college friends on social media.

The tears are real and separation anxiety kicks in as you stare at their Instagram posts, snap stories, and Facebook statuses. On a side note, why on earth do they live all over the country? LORDT.

7. You feel anchored to your house.

Home or prison? Now that your parents are back in charge, you are not. No more 3am Cookout runs without a heated argument and pointed questions.

8. #Tbt becomes more of a habit every day of the week.

All the crazy shenanigans that happened over the school year seem to be the only thing in your camera roll. Reliving memories is the best way to make time pass, right?

9. You've never been more excited to see a 'back to school' sign.

Dorm or apartment planning seems to be the only thing you Pinterest search. Even the thought of an 8 a.m. class doesn't scare your excitement away.

10. THE COUNTDOWN.

Whether it's an app that sets reminders or you take it old school with a calendar or planner, that countdown of days left is happening somewhere. After the long summer months, it’s time to watch your numerous countdowns dwindle as you wait anxiously to finally go back to college.