What dedication looks like after pulling an all-nighter at school...

... versus being at home with too much free time.

Being with the squad out at the bars...

... versus being at your childhood friend's house.

Drinking before your leave for a party...

... versus being at home with your family.

Being single at school...

... versus single at home.

When you have nothing to do at college on the weekend...

.... versus nothing to do at home, during break.

Dressing up for a themed frat party...

... versus for family dinner.

What a gourmet meal looks like at 3 a.m. at college...

... versus 3 a.m. at home.

Leaving for school...

... versus for summer break. 

Seeing a dog on campus...

... versus on the street in your neighborhood.

Eating at the dining hall...

... versus at home in your kitchen.

Going out at school...

... versus in your hometown.

Your feelings about snow, walking to your 8 a.m. class...

... versus Christmas morning.

Sleep during finals week...

... versus your entire winter break.

Your feelings towards your roommates by the end of the semester...

... versus a few days into break.

Comparing stories about college...

... versus stories about home.

When you arrive back to college after break...