There's nothing better than finally hopping in the car and going home for the summer after a long, tough semester of responsibilities. Although every college student looks forward to coming home, there's always a small part of us that feels a little sad. It feels as though a chapter of our lives is coming to and end. There may be no place like home, but now we have two homes! Here's the many ups and downs that every college student feels when they come home for the summer. First, the downs...
1. There's NOTHING to do
The late night outings with your friends come to a halt once you're home for the summer. Everything closes at 10:00 p.m. and most of your friends may not even live in the same town as you.
2. Going back to work
Most students don't balance a full-time job and school at the same time. Which means homework during the school year lots of free time to work during the summer.
3. Unpacking
There's not enough room for all the things you've acquired at college in your room at home. Where are we supposed to put our free t-shirts and school supplies now?
4. Summer classes
Good luck to those who have to face this horror in the middle of the summer.
5. Not living with your best friends anymore
The roommates you choose to live with are some of the best people you've met in college. How will you learn to live without them? Who will help you pick out your outfit? Who will go on 3 a.m. McDonald's runs with you?
6. Experiencing separation anxiety from your second family
The friends you make in college are friends for life. You've met people with the same goals and interests as you and these people hold a special place in your heart. A summer without them might be tough, but at least it's only for a few months!
Next, the ups...
1. Seeing your family
Despite all of the stress and excitement in our lives, our parents are two of the most reliable people that we can turn to no matter what. Even though we may hate to admit it sometimes, we miss them while we're away at school. Plus, they can be pretty fun to hang out with.
2. Coming home to your pet
Who doesn't love the way that your pet looks at you after a few months away? The excitement in their eyes makes you question how you could ever leave them in the first place!
3. Free food
Sorry mom. We just can't help but raid the entire fridge after we've been deprived of home cooked meals for months.
4. Catching up on sleep
Finals week is always a draining week for any college student. We need to recover somehow!
5. Seeing your friends from home
Your friends from home are your family. They've grown up with you, accepted you at your worst, and always know how to cheer you up! It's always fun catching up with old friends once you're all home for the summer.
6. Reuniting with your bed
Because dorm room beds just don't cut it.
All in all, you wouldn't trade having two homes for anything. Your life at college is great, but so is your life at home. You feel so lucky to have so many people in your life that making saying goodbye so hard and make the best "Hellos".
