First semester of college is over, which means we all finally get a long break at home. No homework to worry about, so our time is all our own. This is my first experience coming home from college for an extended period of time and it is not what I expected.

First, living out of a suitcase in your own home is definitely different. Packing to go home was more stressful than finals. Especially when you are getting home by plane, you only have so much room in your suitcase so you have to squeeze as many different outfits as you can because you never know what you are going to do. Sifting through a suitcase each morning to find an outfit while sitting in my own room is something that will need to take some getting used to.

Second, seeing high school friends is...interesting. Some people you thought you would never see again show up at a party and the flashbacks of high scool begin. It may be awkward at first, but you always have something to talk about...college!

While seeing some distant high school friends is weird, trying to explain your college drama to your best friends is even more confusing. Telling them stories about people they have never met makes you feel as though you are living two different lives. I love hearing all my best friends college stories, but it is weird to imagine that I know so much about people I have never met.

Spending time at home with your family also takes some getting used to. The new freedom college has given me is something that I took for granted my first semester of college. Having to tell your parents everywhere you go is something that I need to remember to do because I am so used to being by myself.

This first long break that I have will be a learning experience. The next time I have a long break, I will know what emotions and feelings to expect. I did not think being home would feel so weird as it does.