It's no lie that most teenagers can't wait for the college experience, craving the freedom to express yourself and unleash your true independence. What most people don't think about, though, is the things us college students miss about college while we're at home for the summer. Don't get me wrong, being at home and having free laundry and free food is absolutely great, but it's so different from where we were for the past year.
1. Land of the free.
Like I said, the freedom is unbelievable. There's no parent or sibling breathing down your neck, asking you to check in every hour or so. I was almost dumbfounded by the fact that I no longer had to give my mom text message updates of my every move.
2. Roommates, and people always around you.
I don't know about you, but my roommate and I spend every moment together. If I'm sad, she's right there. If I failed an exam, I can walk home from class with her, ranting the entire way. There's just something so awesome about having someone with you at all times who is on the same schedule as you. People are always around you. If you need someone to hang out with, it's easy to find them and plan something out. Whether it's at the cafeteria, or in the library, there's people around to hang out with and talk to.
4. Boredom doesn't exist.
Because there are so many people around, there's also so much to do. My first year of school, I was so busy with class, studying, practice, and whatever else came knocking on my door. College is a place where you can explore and have freedom and fill your days with whatever you want to do.
5. Dorm rooms
Dorm rooms are honestly the bomb. I hated it at first, because I am a hoarder and need a bountiful amount of space for all of my junk, but I grew to love my small room. I had the comfiest bed, the cutest lights, the right amount of furniture, it all was perfect. I was so comfortable in my room. I felt so happy that it was my own little place where I could escape to or hang out in.
6. Endless food at the cafs.
Although sometimes it can be icky, it's still endless.
7. Packages
I looked forward to getting mail from my grandma and mom every week, whether it was $5 in a little baggie, or my favorite snacks during exam week. Getting real handwritten cards and hand picked goodies in the mail is one of the best feelings in the world.
8. Loud people at 2 AM.
You were crazy and loud and often kept me up, but.. now I miss you.
9. Creating a schedule for YOU.
I'm someone that needs to have everything planned out, and I like things on my terms. So, picking my class schedule, planning out my naps, planning out my meal times was absolutely perfect for me.
10. Parties (obv.)
Even if you're not into the actual partying, going to a frat or sport house party to people watch and dance a little bit is one of the best stress relievers. You can always find a party on a college campus, walk in, and jump up and down with some random screaming girls and forget the stressful classes you had during the day.
11. Campus scenery.
It's so different from my hometown scenery, it's a perfect amount of change. And, campus is always changing, there's always something going on, and something to look forward to.
College is one of the greatest experiences of all time, I think now I am realizing I may have taken it for granted and wish it wouldn't have gone by so quickly.
