Leaving home for college puts both stress on the parent(s) and the child. After being roommates for 18 years or more, it seems as if everything changes. And when one moves back home over summer, the move changes the dynamic of your living situation with your parents. It's like you're kind of an adult, but it's also like you're 10 years old again, still having to play by the rules of the house. Then at school you feel like you're the king of the hill. It's all just a crazy transition where we begin to miss the 'rents! Here are ten struggles of being a college student that leaves home.

So ... It begins ... College.

1. Packing your life into a suitcase and a few boxes.

OK, so I just went from having my own room to having to share a room with another person, maybe even two? I don't think so. And I also have to shove all of my life into this suitcase and a few boxes?

2. Moving out means doing your own laundry.

So ... Like, this means I can wear every single shirt and pair of pants or shorts before I even get close to doing a load of laundry? I mean, maybe I can even wear that shirt one more time. It doesn't look that dirty, right?

3. The decision to walk to the dining hall or to add water to microwavable Mac 'n Cheese.

When you have to walk between a half a mile and a mile just to get to the dining hall, is it really even worth it? I have a pile of Cup of Noodles and microwavable Mac 'n Cheese. That doesn't sound too bad.

4. Having to change your sheets and make your own bed.

Well ... I'll do anything to put off making my bed and changing my sheets. It's a pain in the a** to climb up the ladder of my bed and try to tuck the sheets in next to the wall. If I'm being honest, It's like a 2 hour process!

5. Distinguishing between sharing and being selfish.

Now that I have a roommate, it's always hard for me to decide what I want to share and what I want to keep to myself. For instance, I kind of want to eat all of this pizza by myself. Sorry? But then when you see they have a pizza, you can't help but hope they offer you at least half of a slice.

6. Sharing showers with all of the people on your floor

Yeah ... No. I get it, you don't want to be an ape, but I really don't need to see your leg hair strewn across the entire shower wall. ... I'm good, thanks.

7. The privilege of walking around absolutely carefree with no pants on.

We all know it, walking around without pants on is maybe one of the best things on earth. But apparently the rules of the hall are that you can't even walk around in Spandex and a sports bra, let alone your underwear. Whateverrr! ... Lame.

8. Forgetting a towel or clothes for after your shower.

We all know what it's like to forget an article of clothing when we go to shower. But it's whatever, we can just wrap ourselves in our towels and walk back down the stairs or down the hall to our rooms to get our clothes. Or if we forget our towels, we can just call for one of our parents to bring us one. But in dorms? Different story. You're basically screwed, unless your roommate or another friend can bring you a towel.

9. Locking yourself out of your dorm room vs. locking yourself out of your house.

Getting locked out of your own house is no fun, but it's cool. I mean, as I assume that most households have a hidden key somewhere outside of the house. But when it comes to getting locked out of your own dorm room? Well, have to pray that the roommate is in the room or at least nearby! Because who wants fines for forgetting their key? I sure don't!

10. Getting ready in the morning without waking your roommate.

As far as getting ready goes, somehow it always works out that you and your roommate don't have the same class schedule. Or maybe you do ... But that doesn't mean that you guys both wake up at the same time. The worst is when you have class and your roommate doesn't for another 3 hours. Attempting to be quiet is almost physically painful! For all I know, putting my makeup on in the dark could be a disaster! Especially this winged eyeliner ... AH!