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College Is Nothing Without Your Parents

Your parents are always going to be your number one supporters.

Zachary Goldberger
Feb 17, 2016
North Carolina State University
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Let’s be honest, we never actually leave home when we embark on our college years. Even though we become the independent knowledge-seekers we never thought we could be, our parents never leave our side. From late night “oh sh*t” calls to the frequent “can you send some money my way” conversations, your parents are always there for you and can fix the problems you know you may not be able to fix yourself.

Can you read my homework assignment? I have no idea what is going on.

I am not ashamed to say that I have had to call my parents to ask what an assignment entails or have my mom look over my papers to make sure I am actually making sense.

If I see tomorrow that money has been deposited, I would not mind.

Seeing a raise in your bank account is one of the most heartwarming moments while at school.

The commonsense questions we should know the answers to: Do I set the wash to hot or cold water? Foil is good in the microwave, right? Or is that the oven?

Do not be embarrassed. We ask them the questions we are too nervous to ask our friends, in case of a "You got in to college?" look.

I’m in need of a care package, if you have the free time…

What date is the real expiration date?

Always trying to get that extra week out of your groceries is like a competitive sport when you live on your own.

I got a __ percent on my test! I also need ____.

Squeezing in the extra good news never hurts in case of something you need soon, or when the next argument about the data overage occurs.

Should I do this? I need to do this. I should probably do it. Right?

Would this taste good?

Creating a combination of all the leftovers or any spare food you have in the pantry is like an eighth grade science experiment.

But school is my job.

I know having a job would be great for me, but I am really trying to focus on my studies.

Your parents are always going to be your number one supporters, and be there for the questions you cannot ask anyone else. Understand that even a junior needs to call his mom at 2 a.m. asking for help on a paper. Much love, Mom and Dad.

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