It has been a whole month since you have seen your dorm. Maybe you have been traveling, spending time with loved ones, or whatever you may have done over your winter break. It is time to go back to campus and pick up the next semester and all those textbooks. The holidays are over, and the new year has begun.
Dorm sweet dorm, home away from home.
It is scary and exciting at the same time.
You will get to see your friends again, have crazy late-night adventures, and stress over that paper that’s due in ten minutes. No matter what you are feeling, good or bad we all have the exact same thoughts as the last week dreadfully flies by. The bookstore's doors are open and ready, and hopefully, you have your schedule ready! The days can only go by faster and the tasks to do will stack up faster. Here are some other thoughts we all have while moving back:
1. Do I have all my clothes?
As generic as this sounds, it is actually a thought that crosses my mind every time I get ready to head back to campus after being at home. I know a majority of us live out of our suitcases over breaks, and as convenient as that is, it is also a pain. I almost always forget my favorite shirt or those comfy PJs no matter how far in advance I start packing.
2. I hope I beat my roommate back!
As selfish as this sounds, it is a lot easier to move back when you aren't tripping over people. I end up taking half my room back with me so when it comes time to move back from big breaks it can be tricky if the room is full of people.
3. I have way too much stuff.
Clothes, laptop, chargers, all my school supplies, backpack, food, etc. The list can go on and on. Maybe it is too much; maybe it is not enough (more than likely it is too much). Either way, you can only find out when you move back.
4. I hope I remembered to grab (insert most forgotten item), this time!
There is always that one or few items that are forgotten every single time. No matter how many to-pack lists I make, or how many times I triple check, I always forget them.
5. Do I have to pack?
I hate packing more then anything else involved with college it can be frustrating at times and can end up in a busted zipper if the bag is over packed.
6. How much am I going to spend on textbooks this semester?
As childish as it sounds I hate buying textbooks and access codes. They are overpriced and sometimes the teacher barely uses them. I miss the good ole days my first year when I only spent $450-$500.
