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19 Things That Happen When You Give A College Kid A Summer Vacation

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Maggie Cahill

Aug 21, 2018

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19 Things That Happen When You Give A College Kid A Summer Vacation

Maggie Cahill

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.

1. They'll be glad to be home.

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2. Since they're glad to be home, they'll be extra nice to their parents.

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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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4. Then they'll start to lose stuff.

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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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6. When they start thinking about next year, they'll start to miss school and their friends.

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7. Thinking about college friends will remind them to call up their friends from home to hang out.

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8. And they'll start to realize they need a job to pay for all the meals they are eating out with their friends.

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9. 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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10. So they'll call their college friends.

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11. Then they'll remember how thankful they are that they don't have any tests tomorrow.

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12. And they'll make a habit out of relaxing.

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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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14. Until they realize just how quickly move-in day is approaching.

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15. As soon as they realize this, they will want to go shopping for college stuff.

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16. Shopping for college stuff will remind them just how little time they get at home these days.

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17. So they will want to spend more time with their family and enjoy the last few days at home.

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18. While they enjoy the last few days at home, they will be extra nice to their parents because they really will miss them.

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19. 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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Everything they needed.

1. They'll be glad to be home.

2. Since they're glad to be home, they'll be extra nice to their parents.

3. When they're extra nice to their parents, they'll take it upon themselves to start leaving things around the house.

4. Then they'll start to lose stuff.

5. And they'll swear that next year, they're only bringing to school half of what they brought this year.

6. When they start thinking about next year, they'll start to miss school and their friends.

7. Thinking about college friends will remind them to call up their friends from home to hang out.

8. And they'll start to realize they need a job to pay for all the meals they are eating out with their friends.

9. So they'll get a job, realize how long the 9 to 5 workday is, and wish they were back at school.

10. So they'll call their college friends.

11. Then they'll remember how thankful they are that they don't have any tests tomorrow.

12. And they'll make a habit out of relaxing.

13. When they make a habit out of relaxing, they will settle into a routine at home and start to get comfortable.

14. Until they realize just how quickly move-in day is approaching.

15. As soon as they realize this, they will want to go shopping for college stuff.

16. Shopping for college stuff will remind them just how little time they get at home these days.

17. So they will want to spend more time with their family and enjoy the last few days at home.

18. While they enjoy the last few days at home, they will be extra nice to their parents because they really will miss them.

19. 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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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.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

The ultimate list and gif guide to a college student's brain during finals.

What does the world outside the library look like?

Can I read this entire book tonight?

I should have gone to class more often.

Did the professor even teach this?

What is the lowest grade I can get on this exam and still pass the class?

Should I just drop out of school now?

Finals are ruining Christmas.

Just wrote three sentences so time for a break.

Need. More. Coffee.

What is sleep?

I'm too stupid for college.

Brain hurts.

Time for a Facebook Break.

I think I'm dying.

When will I ever need this information in the real world?

I can't read any of my notes.

I need my mom.

When was the last time I showered?

I need study snacks.

The struggle is so real right now.

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

1. I'm so tired. I need a nap. Maybe I can sleep with my eyes open in class? Or pretend I'm not napping?

2. We have a test today? Why didn't anyone tell me? Did I know this?!

3. Can I quit school yet? It's only October, and I need a vacation.

4. The struggle is so real.

5. I'm so broke. SOS.

6. Stressed? Eat everything you own in your pantry and stuff your face with all your feelings.

7. "Did we have anything due in class today? Homework? Quiz? Test?" "Not that I know of..."

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