These songs are some serious heart melters.
For anyone who can relate, here are some thoughts I had during my first week home that pretty much sums up the transition from city to small hometown.
GiphyI was so used to walking everywhere around campus, or if I had to go anywhere, I'd take an Uber, Lyft, or even the subway. The concept of having to drive a car at this point is so foreign to me.
GiphyIf I used to get hungry at 1 am, my roommates and I would get Insomnia, order pizza, or just see if anything is open. Around lunch time, we could walk across the street to the many restaurants, go to any of the dinning halls, walk across campus for other places to eat, or even go into center city. Now, I have to drive 10 minutes for the closest place to eat. This is very depressing for me.
GiphyAt school, if I had to run to the grocery store or something, I'd walk out of my room in sweatpants and a sweatshirt. The only people I was likely to see was another person from class, who was also most likely sporting the same attire as I was. Now, I have to try when I go out. I can see people ranging from: my neighbor, my 4th-grade teacher, my high school guidance counselor, an ex, ya never know.
GiphyFor me, it's an ice cream place down the street from my house called Handles. Everyone (and I really mean everyone) goes here.
GiphyResponses range from... "I love Temple so much, I'm so glad I picked it.", "Yes, I met a lot of friends!", "Yes, I still keep in contact with my roommates, they are pretty cool."
GiphyDodge and run, dodge and run, dodge and run.
GiphyConversations go a little like this...
me: mom, I'm bored, want to do something?
mom: we could go see a movie.
me: is there anything else we can do?
mom: ...we can go see a different movie.
GiphyFor a college campus that is in the city, everyone knows that the school never really gets quiet. There are always cars on Broad Street, you can hear the subway, and people are walking around campus. There is just always some type of noise. At home, I get the occasional cricket chirp at night.
GiphyAll of a sudden every cool or weird thing you did during your first year at school becomes part of a bragging game.
GiphyThough I would 100% say I am not a small town person, at all, I truly did miss the relaxation of the seasons. I always thought my area had a really pretty change of each season because of how much greenery and plants there are. I love when I came back for the summer that everything was so green and colorful. You don't see much of that in a city, though Temple really does try their best with it.
I'm ready for this summer, but can't wait to go back to my second home.
By the time finals roll around, it should finally be shorts weather! You might be studying all day, but at least you can do so without freezing.
People usually give you a break on almost everything during finals week. You aren't expected to do any chores, run any errands, or quite frankly do anything. Your only job is to study as hard as you can, otherwise you're free from responsibility!
Finals week = sweatshirt and messy bun all the way. No one cares what you look like, because its a unanimous agreement among your class that no one is going to judge.
GiphyAfter studying for hours together, you're bound to make a few new friends! Who knows, your Bio study buddy could be your new best friend for life.
GiphySo maybe this week is really tough, but just think, you're one week away from an entire three months off! It's literally the light at the end of the tunnel, so just hang in there!
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