It's that time of year again! Dunkin' has started serving their pumpkin spiced coffee, the back to school commercials are thriving, and everyone is finally accepting the fact that summer 2k16 is coming to a close. I love summer, I love the sun, swimming, and lack of responsibilities, but at the same time, nothing beats the crisp feeling of a Fall day. Although I raved about wanting to go back to school this entire summer, I have a lot of mixed feelings now that it is less than two weeks away. Here is a list of the pros and cons of heading back to college:
Cons:
The Food
For those of you who attend Union College, need I say more? I am not looking forward to eating in the dining hall, scavenging for a good looking apple or banana, and then biting into it to find a worm (just kidding, but honestly wouldn't be surprised if this happened). While I am definitely not eating gourmet meals at my house, my mom can always guarantee a stocked fridge full of healthy options, and even though I would never tell her this, that is something I definitely will miss.
Homework
I do enjoy being in class. Taking notes and listening to lectures are secretly one of my favorite things to do. Something I hate, is homework. I am the world's number one procrastinator, which makes homework even more unbearable. Thinking about all the hours I am going to spend in Schaffer Library this Fall makes me want to tear up a little.
Laundry
I really hate doing my laundry. I am extremely spoiled at home because my parents always do the laundry. I usually wake up with a pile of clean clothes that I wore the day before. It is quite a luxury that I will miss dearly.
Missing Family
The entire time I have been home from school this summer, I told my entire family how I could not wait to be back. What I don't tell them is that I will actually miss them. It is really nice to see your parents everyday and being able to tell them everything crazy that happened at work. I will miss random adventures with my sister and hugging my dog. So I am not looking forward to bouts of homesickness that is to come while heading back to school.
Pros:
Routine
While going back to school means facing responsibilities again, it also means that there is a routine to my week. I will probably set a time to go to the gym, go to meetings, head to the library, and get dinner. Routines are an overall healthy thing for me because it allows me to motivate myself and set goals for my schedule.
No Rules
Coming home from college for the first time can be a shock. All of a sudden there are rules. My parents don't allow me to come home whenever I want, I usually have to ask before I leave the house, and I have various responsibilities to tend to. College is great because no one is hovering over your shoulder telling you to clean your room or fold your laundry. (I usually hear my mom's voice in my head telling me to do that stuff anyway).
Weekends are Awesome
Something that always drives me crazy about my hometown is the lack of things to do on the weekend. There are not many places to go past 9 pm. The amount of times my friends and I have driven around looking for something to do, and just ended up in a parking lot talking is insane. College life is so much better. The weekends are always loaded with fun things to do. Whether you hit up frat row for a party, or go to the movies in town, or simply just hang out in a friends room eating pizza, there is almost zero boredom.
Friends
If you're like my group of friends, you most likely live far away from each other. Unfortunately due to this, we haven't seen each other all summer. This is why I am beyond excited to see them in a week. Living with friends is great because you're never lonely, and you're always in for a good time. I cannot wait to go back and see my college buds. I can't even imagine all the adventures we will get ourselves into this coming school year.
