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32 Thoughts Every College Student Has While Being Home For Winter Break

As told by actual college students.

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Jan 11, 2019

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32 Thoughts Every College Student Has While Being Home For Winter Break

Nicolle Majette

Winter break is a time when most college students get to go home for almost a month, sometimes even longer, and take a break from the stresses of the semester. For many, it is a blessing, a time to see family and friends, relax, and catch up on sleep. Also for many, it is just a reminder of how there is not much to do in your hometown.

You start missing your "home away from home" and start counting down the days until you return.

I've asked some current college students to share a few thoughts they have about being home for winter break. Here's what I got:

1. "Okay, maybe I missed being home a little bit."

2. "Let's see if I can still drive."

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3. "Nope, now I remember how there is absolutely nothing to do in my hometown."

4. "When do we go back?"

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5. "I miss my friends."

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6. "What do I do with all this free time?"

7. "What day is it?"

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8. "Should I go back to my high school?"

9. "Did I forget how to drive?"

10. "Where's my student id?"

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11. "Do I unpack or live out of a suitcase for a month?"

12. "Why do I feel like a guest in my own home?"

13. "It's weird that I can't sleep in my own bed."

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14. "Whoever was washing these dishes while I was away can keep washing them."

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15. "At least the food here is good."

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16. "How many more days until I go back?"

17. "If I get asked, 'So how was your semester?' one more time..."

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18. "I thought working during break would help me make more money, yet somehow I'm still broke."

19. "Please don't let me see someone from my high school in here."

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20. "Oh hey...how's school? Yeah can't believe we're done with our first semester already. Tell your mom I said hi too...bye."

21. "Maybe if I look in my wallet one more time more money will appear."

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22. "Okay now I'm starting to miss dining-hall food."

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23. "Might as well plan out exactly what I'm going to do the second I step back on campus."

24. "Oh sh*t, I completely forgot we had to buy textbooks again."

25. "Being bored at home is way different than being bored in college."

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26. "I miss my freedom."

27. "Seriously, is it time to leave yet?"

28. "I cannot do another chore or I will collapse."

29. "My sleep schedule is now wrecked."

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30. "I've literally run out of shows to watch on Netflix."

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31. "I'm just going to FaceTime my friends at school...again."

32. "It's time to leave? YES."

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1. "Okay, maybe I missed being home a little bit."

2. "Let's see if I can still drive."

3. "Nope, now I remember how there is absolutely nothing to do in my hometown."

4. "When do we go back?"

5. "I miss my friends."

6. "What do I do with all this free time?"

7. "What day is it?"

8. "Should I go back to my high school?"

9. "Did I forget how to drive?"

10. "Where's my student id?"

11. "Do I unpack or live out of a suitcase for a month?"

12. "Why do I feel like a guest in my own home?"

13. "It's weird that I can't sleep in my own bed."

14. "Whoever was washing these dishes while I was away can keep washing them."

15. "At least the food here is good."

16. "How many more days until I go back?"

17. "If I get asked, 'So how was your semester?' one more time..."

18. "I thought working during break would help me make more money, yet somehow I'm still broke."

19. "Please don't let me see someone from my high school in here."

20. "Oh hey...how's school? Yeah can't believe we're done with our first semester already. Tell your mom I said hi too...bye."

21. "Maybe if I look in my wallet one more time more money will appear."

22. "Okay now I'm starting to miss dining-hall food."

23. "Might as well plan out exactly what I'm going to do the second I step back on campus."

24. "Oh sh*t, I completely forgot we had to buy textbooks again."

25. "Being bored at home is way different than being bored in college."

26. "I miss my freedom."

27. "Seriously, is it time to leave yet?"

28. "I cannot do another chore or I will collapse."

29. "My sleep schedule is now wrecked."

30. "I've literally run out of shows to watch on Netflix."

31. "I'm just going to FaceTime my friends at school...again."

32. "It's time to leave? YES."

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

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It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

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Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

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