The time has come. The semester is ending, and you're moving back home with your parents/guardians for the summer. Maybe you live fairly close to school, or maybe you're an out-of-stater like me. No matter how long your journey is, we all share similar thoughts when we're back at home for an extended period of time. These thoughts probably overlap with the ones you have around winter break, but they're more permanent this time.

1. I missed this town.

I hated my hometown until I left for college for the first time. When I got back, I realized how much I actually had access to. That sense of familiarity cannot be replicated in a few months. Living in the same town for your entire life is an experience like no other.

2. Home is nicer than I remember.

The sofa, the TV, the nostalgia. Those memories are not going to be replaced by new college memories.

3. I hope my pets missed me.

Let me love you!

4. There's so much room.

I actually have places to put all of my stuff.

5. And so much food.

There are so many options!

6. I can actually cook again.

You never thought you'd miss being able to cook for yourself.

7. Not wearing shower shoes feels so weird.

You mean I won't get a fungal infection?

8. This place is so quiet.

No more roommates or people laughing in the halls. No more parties next door or people blasting music until the sun comes up.

9. I'm getting my own house.

You have decided you are ready to live in the same environment, but without your parents. Living alone is now your new found freedom.

10. What do I do with my time?

When you're not in classes with impending assignments constantly looming over you, life feels stress-free.

11. The parents are already nagging.

It was only a matter of time.

12. I guess I should actually go to the doctor now.

You've been putting off getting that weird skin thing looked at, but now you don't really have an excuse.

13. Fresh produce is so underrated.

Eating the same vegetables and canned fruits in the dining hall gets really old.

14. So many dishes...

You've never had to do so many.

15. Is it acceptable to go to bed early now?

No more social pressure? Here I come, bed!