Summer is over, and it's time to head back to school. Some of us may be rejoicing while others may want just a few more weeks at home. Here's the best and worst things about heading back to college after summer break:
The Best:
1. INDEPENDENCE
As much as we love mom and dad, let's admit that sometimes it's good to have a break from each other. After weeks of being at home, we're ready to see our friends again, and be supported (not judged) if we decide we want Taco Bell at 1 am for the third night in a row.
2. Decorating your room
Decorating your room is one of the more enjoyable parts about moving back into the dorms for another year. I'm always excited to get to pick out stuff for my new space.
3. Seeing your friends whenever you want
Heading back to school means all your friends are too! Here's to many late nights eating pizza and watching trashy tv with your besties.
4. Never being bored
Even if you don't live on campus, there's almost always some university event going on, either at the school or in town, to attend; if you're lucky, it will include free food. Side note to incoming freshman: this a great way to make new friends!
5. Making memories
These are the time's that you'll look back at and be glad you had all the experiences that you did. The people you meet in college are often friends for a lifetime.
The Worst:
1. Having to cook for yourself
One of the best things about being at home is not having to worry about food *sigh*. Alas, it's back to Ramen noodles or cereal every night for dinner.
2. Moving basically everything you own (again)
This is by far, the worst part about living on campus. It takes an entire afternoon to move all your stuff from your car into the building, because everyone else is doing it too, and then you realize there's a bunch of stuff you either forgot or lost in the process.
3. Being broke all the time
It's pretty easy to ask mom or dad for some gas money when you're headed out the door at home, but being in college means mom and dad aren't there to give you money. Welcome to #collegelyfe
4. Studying your life away
The days of laying on the couch and watching Netflix for hours at a time are over. Now it's time to buckle down and get back into the groove of studying and doing homework again.
5. Missing your family
As much as we couldn't wait to get a break from our families, we have to admit we do miss having them around. Hey, at least we can still visit on the weekends!