When we’re away at college, we miss home. When we’re home, we miss college; I guess us college kids just can’t win!There are endless arguments between family members when you’re home from college; you might cause them, watch as a bystander, or instigate them.We’re all lucky enough to have a private space to return to when the going get’s tough at home.Here are just a couple of probable arguments while college students are home from college.

1. Food

Thinking about those leftovers in the kitchen from the Cheesecake Factory from last night’s dinner for lunch? Think again; chances are slim to none that they’re still waiting for you in the fridge as your brother snagged it as a late night snack.

2. Clothes

We all get a little hypocritical when it comes to clothes.You freak when your sister has your jeans on but when she finds her shoes in your closet, the roles reverse.You go to grab your favorite blue dress for a hot date and guess what? It has a stain smeared across the front, you can thank your sister for that one. Here comes World War III.

3. Curfew

Mom: “Be home by 12 a.m.
”Me: “Wait, what?”
Wasn’t I a grown adult 2 months ago at college?I think I forgot what a curfew is since I’ve lived without any time constraints for the past 8 months, oops.

4. Parking Spaces

Did you want to park in the driveway upon arriving home from work in the down pouring rain? You better break out your umbrella and rain jacket; your brother parked to hog up all the driveway room.

5. Electronics

Not only do you have to hide your charger when you’re home from college, you should probably hide your T.V. remote too.With college roommates, they’re not as inclined to swipe something that catches their eye; your siblings on the other hand, have no remorse.

6. Sleeping

There’s no need to set an alarm clock, your brother has that covered for you.While you’re trying to catch up on sleep after staying up late to finish up some summer course homework, he’s banging around in the bathroom getting ready for work in the morning…Just great.

7. Privacy

Unless you want your whole family to see you butt-naked each and everyday, I suggest locking your door after you shower.Something called “privacy” does not exist when you’re home from college.If your sister needs to talk to you while you’re in the bathroom, she’s going to barge in…And don’t even think about a private phone conversation.If your mom is in the living room and you’re a mile up the block, she’ll still find a way to easy drop.

8. Cleaning

Who peed on the toilet seat? Well, that’s a good question considering I don’t stand over the seat when I urinate unlike my gross older brother does. Dirty dishes in the sink? You’ll probably get blamed but that’s only because you’re the “college student home for the summer”. Any instance that seems slightly irresponsible is deemed to be your doing.

9. Laundry

The line to use the washer and dryer is debatably longer than the laundry room in the bottom of your dorm on a Sunday evening.You should consider going to the coined laundry mat because that might be the only way you’ll end up with clean clothes.