For me, one of the hardest parts of college is being away from my parents. I have always been someone who has been really close to my family, so being away is a bit sad at times. But, lucky for me, this weekend is my sorority’s parents weekend. With my parents here, I realized a few things about why it is fun when your parents visit.

1. Good food

Naturally, whenever my parents come to visit me, we eat at the best restaurants around. Although I do love seeing them, eating at the best restaurants is definitely a perk of them being here.

2. They can meet your friends

Because I am a freshman and my parents only have been here for move in and parents weekend, they have not gotten a chance to meet my friends. Yes, they know their names from the stories I tell and them saying hi on FaceTime, but matching a name to a face is always nice.

3. They clean for you

My parents definitely hate to admit it, but when they come they can’t help but organize my stuff for me. I do consider myself pretty clean; however, it is always nice to have my mom make my bed.

4. They take you to the supermarket

I always tell myself I am going to go to the supermarket often, but I never really get around to going. When my parents come, it is an excuse to go to the supermarket and restock on snacks and food.

5. You get to spend time with them

This is a personal favorite. Just seeing my parents and getting to show them why I am so happy is the best part of them being here. The perks are great, but it is even better to see them.