Heading back to school has been an anticipated time for a lot of the summer, especially as summer ends. Some people may even have a countdown until they can move back in. And although everyone's move-in experiences and universities are different, move-in time shares a few similarities and who better to recognize them then a Queen of the Upper East Side, Serena Van Der Woodsen.

It all starts with the excitement of showing up to your new home for the next 9 months with an unnecessary amount of bags and boxes

…and you stock up with a lot of food because you know how you can get when you are hangry

The reunition with all of your best friends...

....Annnnnd the occasional run-in with people that you were happy to avoid for 3 months

You are able to get caught up with what has been going on and all of the latest gossip in everyone's lives

Saying goodbye to your awesome parents that you got to bond with over the last few months

…….but also being very excited to be back doing your own thing & having more independence.

Since it’s the first night back your return to school of course has to be a great celebration

…which you may regret in the morning, but it was probably worth it.

But the day after move in you have to get yourself together & you become excited about the upcoming year and all of the great experiences that it will hold.

XOXO,

S