I am halfway through my first semester of college and I have realized that there are many things that I miss at home. Whether it's your friends, or your dog, they are things that matter most to you even if they don't matter in the least to other people. Here are a few things that you may be missing from your hometown like I am:

1. My mother: I have gotten used to not being around my mother, but she continues to miss me and calls me every day if not every other day.

2. My dog: I miss him more than he misses me. When I talk to my mother, I always talk to him on the phone, even though he can't talk back to me.

3. My bed: Even though I brought my mattress, I still miss the comfort of my bed as it sits in my own room.

4. My middle/high school teachers: They were a lot more personal and I could always go into their classrooms for quiet time.

5. My local news: Watching the news at my school is not the same because I don't know the streets and places where things happen.

6. My neighbors: Though living in a dorm is nice and I'm friends with a few of my neighbors, I miss many people from my neighborhood back home. Though they were adults, they could help me with certain things that my hall mates may not necessarily be able to assist me with.

7. The local places: Being at Sweet Briar, it takes a while to get to places and I'm very lazy, but it helps me hang on longer to my money (except on Amazon).

8. My doctors: Though the health and wellness at my school is available, I hate having to start all over with my medical history, which is quite annoying.

9. My friends: I have a lot of memories with my friends back home and I can lean on them when I am having a mental breakdown. The comfort of an established friendship is meaningful and starting that process of building relationships is scary sometimes.

10. Knowing the cable channels: I have struggled to remember the cable channels on the TV in the common area. When I go back home, it is nice to be able to go straight to the channel I want to watch.

When you go back home, treasure the little things you miss in college because soon you'll be back in your dorm wanting those things at your fingertips.