The stages of summer vacation seem to unfold differently once college comes around. It contains all that classic "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" (Numeroff) childhood excitement but seems to have grown up to include other responsibilities and feelings. Here's to the last few summer vacations as enjoyed by college kids.
3. When they're extra nice to their parents, they'll take it upon themselves to start leaving things around the house.
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5. And they'll swear that next year, they're only bringing to school half of what they brought this year.
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7. Thinking about college friends will remind them to call up their friends from home to hang out.
Giphy8. And they'll start to realize they need a job to pay for all the meals they are eating out with their friends.
Giphy9. So they'll get a job, realize how long the 9 to 5 workday is, and wish they were back at school.
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13. When they make a habit out of relaxing, they will settle into a routine at home and start to get comfortable.
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16. Shopping for college stuff will remind them just how little time they get at home these days.
Giphy17. So they will want to spend more time with their family and enjoy the last few days at home.
Giphy18. While they enjoy the last few days at home, they will be extra nice to their parents because they really will miss them.
Giphy19. Even though they're excited to go back, it feels good to be surrounded by the family and friends they have missed. They really are glad they got to come home for the summer.
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