This week I will be returning to Villanova for my sophomore year of college and having already gone through a year, I know what to expect going back. Moving in will feel exciting, embarrassing at times (thanks parents!), and sad all at the same time. Thankfully Michael Scott and the rest of Dunder Mifflin can help me show any incoming freshman what to expect when leaving for school.
1. Leaving your hometown best friend will always be hard
It will always be hard to leave your hometown best friend, no matter how far into college you are. After spending an entire summer together, goodbyes will be emotional but Thanksgiving will come sooner than you think.
2. Leaving is all kinds of exciting
The car is packed to the brim, your dad is stressing about traffic, and it's finally time to go back to school! If you're a freshman you are probably excited to see what college is like, and for the upperclassmen that means seeing your friends again.
3. Your parents might be embarrassing at move in
Whether it is talking to the cute guy on the stairs, making dad jokes to your roommate, or them just being SUPER excited to move you in, your parents are bound to do something that makes you squirm. As embarrassing as they can be don't get mad at them, they're just excited for you!
4. Reuniting with your college friends is the BEST feeling
FINALLY it's the moment you've been waiting for all summer. Reunions will be full of a ton of hugs and you're just ready to party it up with your friends again.
5. Remembering that you DO have to go to class is rough
College is one of best parts of your life: you find your people, join fun clubs, and get to experience another part of the country. But college is about school and remembering that you will soon have lectures, tests, and homework is not a fun feeling.
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