Prior to entering college, no one understands how this home-away-from-home can soon take over your whole life. Yes, this is where young adults spend nine months out of the year learning, socializing and growing as individuals; therefore, it's easy to lose sight of who you were before college began. Students often overlook the importance of calling home on a regular basis in order to stay grounded and escape the stress of a hectic college lifestyle.
Losing Touch
When you call home regularly, you are kept up to date on all things happening in your family. It would be a shame to not find out that your cousin is starring in her school play, or that your grandparents went on a vacation to Europe until months later. By calling home, you get all of the information you want first hand, not via Facebook.
Homesickness
Calling home is the perfect homesickness remedy. No matter how close or far you live from home, everyone experiences some form of homesickness at one time or another in college. When the availability of eating a home-cooked meal, having your pets sleep on your bed at night, and the proximity of all your favorite restaurants is taken away, homesickness can easily set in. When it's not possible to have all of your favorite things with you in college, hearing your parents' voices can make the absence of these less painful.
Needing Advice
If an issue arises at college, calling home is also the best way forget about people who are causing problems in your life. Your parents are the only ones you can tell a situation to without fear of rumors or unnecessary drama starting. They will give you honest feedback as to how to handle any situation, and they'll be the ones to give you the confidence you need to confront any problem you're facing.
Little Reminders
Say you've had a long day thinking about that test you failed, have hours upon hours of homework to do, and feel like you have no purpose... Talking to your family is the cure you could be looking for! It's unclear as to how they do it, but parents have a way of making your worst days seem like your best days. It's like they have hundreds of file cabinets filled with every amazing thing you've done in life, and know exactly how one memory can change your outlook for the day.
Expressing Your Love
College is all about forming new and lasting relationships, right? Well, it's also important to give the relationships with your family back home just as much effort. Your parents have been by your side from day one, so it's important to express your appreciation for them.
No matter how busy your day gets, it's always possible to spend five less minutes checking social media, and five more minutes on the phone with those who love you unconditionally. Don't worry, you'll still have 1,435 minutes left in your day, so you have nothing to lose!
