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10 Things That Happen When You Leave Your Hometown

Prepare to get lost a LOT.

Abby Slanga

Jul 03, 2019

University of Oregon

10 Things That Happen When You Leave Your Hometown

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No matter the circumstances going on in your life, it has become apparent that the time has come to leave your hometown. The whole "finding a new place to live" and everything else associated with actually making the big move can be pretty daunting, but then comes the part where you arrive and have to adjust to your life and brand new town. From meeting new people to finding your way around, you'll have a lot on your plate.

However, as you'll soon find out, moving away from your hometown can be an incredibly rewarding experience that makes all the build-up worth it.

1. You get lost around town

Google Maps to the rescue!

2. You learn the best bus routes to take you where you need to go

Public transit makes life SO much easier.

3. You almost forget how to make friends

Joining clubs and organizations are key!

4. You might feel torn between your hometown and your new town

When you say "I'm going home," chances are you'll have to specify which place you're talking about.

5. You'll go all out for trips back home even if the distance isn't far

Even if it's just for the weekend, you'll end up packing WAY more than you need.

6. You'll miss your pets if you have any

All you can do is sadly go through all your old pictures and pet almost any animal you can find.

7. You'll have cravings for food you can only find in your hometown

In my case, it's a local greasy spoon and some quality milkshakes.

8. Your new city becomes just as much as a home as the older one

Any time you leave your new town for an extended amount of time, you'll probably find yourself missing it.

9. You'll pick up on new favorite hangout spots

In my case, it's a vegan restaurant and a tea place.

10. You'll learn more about yourself and live your best life

Whether you love your hometown or hate it, moving away is one of the best things you can do for yourself.

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10 Things That Happen When You Leave Your Hometown

Prepare to get lost a LOT.

1. You get lost around town

2. You learn the best bus routes to take you where you need to go

3. You almost forget how to make friends

4. You might feel torn between your hometown and your new town

5. You'll go all out for trips back home even if the distance isn't far

6. You'll miss your pets if you have any

7. You'll have cravings for food you can only find in your hometown

8. Your new city becomes just as much as a home as the older one

9. You'll pick up on new favorite hangout spots

10. You'll learn more about yourself and live your best life

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4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

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9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

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22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

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26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

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