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10 Reasons Going Home For The Weekend During College Is Actually A Power Move

Everyone loves going out with their friends and going to football games on the weekends, but going home every once in a while is something that everyone needs to do, even if it is for a day.

Caroline Rhodes

Nov 18, 2018

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1. It's good to sleep in a bed that ISN'T a twin bed.

Everyone hates the dorm room twin-XL bed. Don't lie to yourself. It was good for the first semester of freshman year, but after that, it just becomes the devil.

2. You did not pack all of the clothes you needed.

Or you packed too many clothes and you need to take a load home. The fall is especially tricky when trying to shuffle clothes back and forth from school, as the weather is so unpredictable.

3. A home-cooked meal is what everyone needs after a long week.

The dining halls can be a great place to study and socialize, but nothing will beat your mom or grandma's cooking, and going home gives them an excuse to cook.

4. You get to take a bath.

For those who live in dorms with community showers- going home and soaking in the bath is exactly what the doctor ordered.

5. Going to a high school football game is still fun after you graduate.

Just do not be that person who sits in the student section or who lingers by the field trying to relive your glory days of high school — they are gone.

6. You don't have to worry about your roommate keeping you up late.

And, you don't have to worry if she brings home a friend or not.

7. It's good to see your grandparents and cousins if they live close by.

Even though you may not live with them, they still miss you and are adjusting to you being gone.

8. Grabbing dinner with old friends is fun to catch up on life.

Especially if you go out of state or far from your hometown, having coffee or getting dinner with your friends from school is always good to bring you back to center.

9. Your dogs miss you.

Dog love is true love, and a good cuddle on the couch with your pooch is the best way to de-stress after a hard exam.

10. Your mom misses you.

And honestly you miss her too. Mom hugs fix all of the pain and the stress that college can bring.

If you are one of the fortunate ones that can go home on weekends, without having to fly or drive hours on end, then go home whenever it works with your schedule. One day you will be thankful for the time you got to spend with them as a "grown-up" college kid. You will realize that you miss them as much as they miss you.

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10 Reasons Going Home For The Weekend During College Is Actually A Power Move

Everyone loves going out with their friends and going to football games on the weekends, but going home every once in a while is something that everyone needs to do, even if it is for a day.

In This Article:

1. It's good to sleep in a bed that ISN'T a twin bed.

2. You did not pack all of the clothes you needed.

3. A home-cooked meal is what everyone needs after a long week.

​4. You get to take a bath.

5. Going to a high school football game is still fun after you graduate.

6. You don't have to worry about your roommate keeping you up late.

7. It's good to see your grandparents and cousins if they live close by.

8. Grabbing dinner with old friends is fun to catch up on life.

9. Your dogs miss you.

10. Your mom misses you.

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Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

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