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8 Things You Will Miss When Moving Away To College

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8 Things You Will Miss When Moving Away To College

Moving away to college is an exciting new experience. There you will make countless memories with new people and create bonds that will never be broken. Although you may seem like you will not miss home at all, here are some things to not take for granted before you leave for college.

1. Home cooked meals by your mom.

You may take these for granted while you are home, but these are the best meals that you will have and that you look forward to having when coming home for the holidays. You will get sick of the cafeteria food in no time and wish your mom was at your dorm to make you dinner.

2. Your family.

They are your biggest supporters and when they are not there when you need them, it can immediately make you home sick and want to spend time with your family. Family is forever.

3. Your bed.

The dorm beds are not always the comfiest, but at least you have another thing to look forward to when you go home. You’ll be sure to get a good night of sleep when you are at home.

4. Your pet(s).

You will miss everything about them from watching them sleep, playing with them, and even when they are annoying you while you are trying to sleep. You will want to attempt to sneak them into your dorm so you do not have to leave them.

5. Food always being in the pantry.

Being home is so nice because your mom most likely does the grocery shopping and stocks the pantry with all the delicious food you love without you having to do anything.

6. Not having to stress over laundry.

Doing laundry in the dorms is even more of a chore because you have to make sure you are free during the entire time your clothes are in the washer and dryer. If not, your clothes could get stolen or people will move them since you were not back in time to pick them up.

7. Always having a parking spot.

This may seem not important, however circling the parking lot gets pretty annoying after a while, when at home you will always have a free parking spot.

8. Quiet.

You will miss being alone in times you are trying to focus, or trying to have some down time, when your roommates are being loud or distracting.

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