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5 Things That Are Normal At College But Not At Home

Sorry mom and dad...

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5 Things That Are Normal At College But Not At Home
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Sorry, mom and dad but I cannot change my college ways for the Summer. College has presented me with new ways to go about my day. Some are more useful than others, but most of them are beneficial only to me. What can you do? I love the new habits that I have developed while at college.

1. Sleeping all day

One of the best parts about being away at school is the free time you have to yourself. If you want to take a nap or sleep until 2:00 P.M. on a Tuesday, no one is there to stop you. So sorry mom and dad, but there is no stopping my nap game.

2. Drinking on a Thursday


Thursday night out while at school is totally normal. Reaching for a drink on a weekday might have your parents concerned with your drinking habits. The best way to get around this is meeting your friends for dinner and drinks, try going at happy hour for the best deals. (Since we are poor college kids after all)

3. Late night food runs


12:45 A.M. Sheetz runs are prime with friends, especially during late night study sessions or after a night out. Again, your parents will not approve. Sorry mom, I did it for the mac and cheese bites. (Totally worth it if you ask me)

4. Staying out late


While staying out until 3:00 A.M. is totally normal at school, once you move back home for the Summer, it is, "my house, my rules." Sorry mom and dad, I cannot be tamed. While you may think nothing good happens after midnight, you are probably right but I will live and learn that for myself.

5. Expecting dinner to be ready at 5:30

The dining hall may serve dinner at 5 o'clock, but if your mom is anything like mine she will think you are crazy for wanting to eat that early. So, stock up on snacks and wait for the best two words a mom can say: "dinner's ready".

Do not worry friends, two months until we are free again! Until then, I will pray for your sanity, as well as mine.

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