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Goodbye Home, Hello College

Although the goodbyes to parents never gets easier, the welcoming hellos to friends on campus never gets old.

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Goodbye Home, Hello College
Rob Bye

I can’t believe that the four months of summer has already flown by. Back in May I kept telling myself, “This summer is never going to end.” But here I am, typing this article, in my townhouse at school.

This summer has been full of working, day trips with friends and family, eating great food, and just being able to relax. Not thinking about statistics homework or the ten page paper about how Netflix became a successful business has helped me enjoy not being a student for the time being.

However, now that school is starting, I couldn’t be more thrilled. I am pumped to be back with my friends, see the faculty in the Honors Program, and to just get back into the routine of homework, studying, club meetings, jobs, etc.

As I am writing this, I am in my room at school. I moved in today, and I couldn’t feel more relieved but anxious at the same time. Move-in day was a bit overwhelming for me, even though I knew what I was expecting, since I was a freshman last year.

Saying goodbye to your parents never gets easier. After your mom makes your bed and your dad sets up your TV, you realize it’s time for them to go home.

I am going to end this article on a bright note. I am no longer feeling anxious or sad because Merrimack is a home away from home. Although transitioning into new environments is difficult for me, coming back feels like home- right where I should be.

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