College is a time of transition that most families have to go through. It's a time to become your own person and to pursue new opportunities. But, there are cravings we experience as college students that can only be fulfilled by a trip home to see good ol'e mom and dad.

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Here are 9 things most missed about home while at college:

1. Your own bed

That hard, twin-sized bed gets old after a while... and nine months isn't long enough to ever fully break in a bed.

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2. Parents to take you shopping and pay

We all have those expensive things we need/want that we wait to get until we go home, just so that we can try to convince our family to pay for it. Some things just aren't in the college budget.

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3. Easy access to free food

There's nothing like a home-cooked meal. But there's also nothing like going to the pantry or the fridge and to get food that is FREE. College students realize this is truly a blessing.

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4. Family

Mom's embarrassing comments and dad's bad jokes... We can't act like we don't miss them. But, it is said that everything is meant to be taken in moderation...

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5. A clean shower

There's nothing like getting back in your own shower and not having to wear shower shoes or see random hair balls everywhere, trying to guess who left them.

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6. Personal space

One of the things college kids miss is the chance to go to a room where there is no one else in it. When you're in your own home, chances are there is a place to escape where no one else is. Plus, you can leave your junk wherever you please without worrying about your roommate's opinion!

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7. A good washer and dryer

Dorm laundry is rough. We have to use extra soap ,and our clothes still come out barely damp. Some items have to be washed more than once, and the dryers leave things, once again... damp.

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8. Friends from back home

Returning to your home town is special because most of your friends are doing the same thing at the same time. It's like a planned reunion and trip down memory lane.

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9. Pets

We all love those wet dog kisses or those cute cat snuggles. If only dorm rooms allowed pets.

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College is one of the most growing and challenging times in someone's life. Sometimes going home is the best therapy because we get to enjoy all of these things we've been craving.