To My Family, As I Leave For College Yet Again
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To My Family, As I Leave For College Yet Again

Believe it or not, I will miss you guys.

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To My Family, As I Leave For College Yet Again
Rachel Petrella

To the Fam,

It is no secret that we have had an interesting summer together, filled with annoying, happy, fun and boring moments. Whether it was me being bothering you guys with my lovely yet loud singing, one of you yelling all around the house just to get someone’s attention, or enjoying family dinner as usual, this summer has been pretty fun with you all despite the adjustment of having college students home. That being said, I think it goes without saying that I will miss you guys, as usual, when I go back to school.

But it gets easier for you and for me to say “see you later” each year. I am going to my second home, filled with people who I have come to consider my second family over the years. I don’t come home very often, which I know makes you sad, but just know that when I do come home for a long weekend or a break that I cherish our time together more. You all know how much fun I am having at school, and I know you are happy that I am happy. Don’t be fooled, I am happy at home, but the sense of independence that accompanies being at school is like none other. Even as I am writing this, one rather obnoxious little brother is trying to read over my shoulder despite the fact that I politely told him I am keeping this article a secret until it is published. This may be why it gets easier to say goodbye. All kidding aside, just know that the independence factor really drives me to want to be at school. And just think, you must have raised me right, Mom and Dad, becauseI I feel as though I am not dependent on you for everyday living.

You have heard it all summer, in moments of frustration and goofing around, that I just “can’t wait to be back at school,” and I really hope you aren’t offended by it. College is just the current phase of my life, and I hope you understand that it would be weird if I didn’t want to go back to school. Obviously, I enjoy spending time with you crazies, but our fun times together are coming to an end yet again as the infamous back to school season begins. But believe me, I will miss you guys, even though you really know how to make me feel like I am a ten-year-old who can’t make her own decisions sometimes.

I don’t look forward to that moment when all of us will cry when I say goodbye in a few short days, despite this being the third time we are experiencing the same sadness. I know you (I’m talking to you, Mom and Dad), will probably be sad for the rest of the day, whereas I will wipe away my tears after five minutes and continue on with my exciting day that is filled with reunions and a sense of happiness. Please know that you are leaving me at a place that I truly love and am so grateful that you have supported me through my interesting journey that is college. I know this is tough for you, but hey, at least I will be moving back home after graduate school (insert winky face here).

Love you guys.

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