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5 Things I Want My Mom To Know While I'm Away At College

"Saying bye to you the first time before I got in that car to a word of opportunities was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do."

Jessika Gancedo

Jun 28, 2016

@georgia-southern

5 Things I Want My Mom To Know While I'm Away At College

Jessika Gancedo

She was the one person who took leaving for college harder than you did. She's the woman who raised you, loved you, and taught you so much of what you know.

Saying bye to you the first time before I got in that car to a word of opportunities was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I know that you are handling this in a much different way than I am. So mom, these are the things that I want you to know while I'm away at college.

1. Even though we don't talk every day, I cherish the days we do.

I either have been fried from too much homework or decided to take a nap that turned into a full on sleep. We both get really busy and I want you to know even when I don't talk to you one day, I am just thinking about all the thinks I'm going to tell you the next. And when we do talk, I absolutely love it. You're like a best friend that never judges me and encourages me to do my best.

2. You're the first person I think of when I get exciting news.

Made the Deans list? Got an A on my midterm? Whatever the good news may be you are the first person that pops into my mind. I know how happy you're going to be and I love hearing you say "I am so proud of you".

3. And even the not so exciting news...

Missed too many days of class? Got a message from my professor about my "less than perfect grade". You are always the first person on my mind. Although I am so scared you are going to be so disappointed, it always turns into you sympathizing with me and telling me I can do it. You encourage me even when I am doubting myself and I am so grateful for that.

4. I will be cranky, and sometimes I will take it out on you but...

That does NOT mean I love you any less. Sometimes the stress gets the best of me and you're sometimes going to be the person who gets caught in the fire. I just want you to know that even if I'm not acting like myself and I say stupid things, I am still your baby who loves you unconditionally and please don't ever take these things to heart. It will actually break mine to know I offended you in any way.

5. I respect everything you do for me.

Whether it be a care package, helping me out with paying for that book I was short for, or even just being my #1 fan, I respect everything you do for me. Everything you do brings me joy and reminds me of how special you are. I always think of how hard things would be without you always there when I need someone to catch me.

I LOVE YOU MOM!

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5 Things I Want My Mom To Know While I'm Away At College

"Saying bye to you the first time before I got in that car to a word of opportunities was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do."

1. Even though we don't talk every day, I cherish the days we do.

2. You're the first person I think of when I get exciting news.

3. And even the not so exciting news...

4. I will be cranky, and sometimes I will take it out on you but...

5. I respect everything you do for me.

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2. "Dorm Life!"

3. "Never mind, where is my apartment?"

4. "Whose idea was this 8 AM?"

5. I'm so looking forward to that nap."

6. "I don't have the brain capacity for this"

7. "Wow, college is great"

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1. Look into Housing and Dining.

2. Pay attention to campus postings.

3. Find common interest groups.

4. Join an intramural sports team.

5. Work on a cause that you care about.

6. Join a club related to your major.

7. Get an on-campus job.

8. Volunteer.

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

1. You need people to hang out with.

2. You don’t want to be stuck alone eating lunch or dinner.

3. Weekends suck without anyone to share them with.

4. College will be miserable for you.

5. Finding a roommate for the following year will be impossible.

6. You need someone to talk to about personal stuff or homework that isn’t your mom.

7. Classes will be boring and quiet for you if you don’t know anyone.

8. Walking around campus is just awkward.

9. Homework help and study buddies do not exist.

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1. Comfort

2. Confidence

3. Surprises

4. Self Esteem

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1. You dress for the temperature of the library, not the weather outside.

2. You say hello to the security guard when he or she walks by.

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4. You eat all your meals at a library cubby, not at your own house.

5. You take the quiet floors very seriously.

6. Any night you are not at the library is a special occasion.

7. You have shown up to the library hungover on more than one occasion.

8. Your friends always text you when they are going to the library because they know you will be there.

9. You have taken a nap in the library at some point.

10. You know all the cold and hot spots in the library.

11. You've seen your studying pay off.

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