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8 Things I Will Miss About Being Home For Break

Heading into the spring semester has never been so bittersweet.

Arleigh Rodgers

Jan 15, 2018

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8 Things I Will Miss About Being Home For Break

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The spring semester is approaching fast — perhaps it's already here for some college students. Whether you're still at home or on campus, we're all going to miss these eight things when we're back at school.

1. Eating home-cooked meals

Nothing beats a home-cooked meal. I love cooking my own meals, and the thought of only having dining hall food as an option is a little painful.

2. Enjoying my free time

Free time in college is vastly different than free time at home. "Free time" in college means time to catch up on the daunting pile of homework waiting for you to complete it. Free time is actually free time, in which you can do whatever you want!

3. Being able to drive

Okay, maybe this is just me. I don't have a car on campus, so it was really nice to get in a car and go places when I wanted to. Paying for gas, however, will not be missed.

4. Spending time with my family

Living at home can be aggravating at times, but it's always a happy moment when I see my family after being away for so long. I don't live too far from home, so I do see my parents more often than most, but reuniting with them is always a joy!

5. Seeing my friends

My high school friends made this vacation as amazing for me. I am forever grateful for their presence, and for their ability to always make our get-togethers the best moments of my life. I will miss them so incredibly much.

6. Sleeping in my own bed (and sleeping in)

Sleep is such an incredible thing — especially in one's own bed. My bed at college is technically my bed, but there's something special about my bed at home that I cherish.

7. Being with my pet

I know everyone with a pet relates to this one. (And if we're all being honest with ourselves, we've all thought about packing our pet in with our clothes and taking them to school with us).

8. Having no homework

Of course, I'm excited for the new semester. I'm excited for the classes and my professors, for the topics we will study and for the new things I'll learn — I just won't enjoy the readings and the worksheets that accompany those things!

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8 Things I Will Miss About Being Home For Break

Heading into the spring semester has never been so bittersweet.

1. Eating home-cooked meals

2. Enjoying my free time

3. Being able to drive

4. Spending time with my family

5. Seeing my friends

6. Sleeping in my own bed (and sleeping in)

7. Being with my pet

8. Having no homework

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

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