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6 Things You Realize When You're Home For The Summer

Partying on a Tuesday is frowned upon in the "real world."

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6 Things You Realize When You're Home For The Summer
Home for the summer

During the school year, college students have the ultimate freedom. You can eat whatever you want, wear whatever you want, and do whatever you want, whenever, where ever, like Shakira says, "No one tells you to wash the dishes or take out the trash, walk the dogs or clean your room." You're an independent (wo)man, who don't need no parents, however; when summertime rolls around, and you have to move back home, you realize that maybe you should have stayed at school for the summer.

1. You had it made at school

You didn't have to clean your room or clean the bathroom at school. At most, you should probably take out your trash, but hey, no one says you have to.

2. Sleepovers every night are only a thing at school

Maybe my parents are old fashioned, but you can't have sleepovers every single night. Especially not with someone of the opposite sex. Apparently it's frowned upon in the "real world".

3. You have to learn how to adult again

Getting a job? Paying bills? Please don't make me adult!

4. Partying on a Tuesday night is frowned upon


Sorry everyone, no more impromptu wine and dance parties.

5. You're expected to remember the chores you had before you went to college

Uhm, no. I just spent nine months not doing anything for anyone but myself. I'm not being rude, you just need to understand that I need reminders. Nice reminders please. I don't have chores at school.

6. Your food is paid for again

This actually isn't a bad thing. Enjoy it while you can.

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