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Why We Actually Want School To Start

It's obviously because I enjoy learning and being broke so much ...

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Why We Actually Want School To Start
ASU

When finals finally ended last semester, I was obviously relieved. But it only took a week for me to realize that all of my friends were no longer 20 yards away and that my summer wouldn't be nearly as eventful as the school year. I went on a few trips, worked a little bit, mostly just tried to keep myself busy. Daily texts and calls to my best friends were a must, along with a thorough Instagram and Twitter creep so that I didn't feel out of the loop. Seeing all these pics of randos with MY BFF... I was getting a little jealous. It's safe to say I was ready for school to start again before it ended.

Here's what we actually mean when we say we want school to start back up.

1. Being reunited with all your BFFs.

All of my friends went home for the summer and just left me here all alone, can you say selfish? Going back to school means more adventures and laughter with my favorite people. I realized that my high school friends are chill and all, but I've found lifelong friends in college, friends who accept me for the weird creature that I am.

2. Having an excuse to get coffee every day.

I need Starbucks every day because, like, I'm a college student. College is hard, and I barely get any sleep from all of the late nights I spend in the library (library meaning anything but the library). How many shots of espresso can I ask for before the barista starts to judge me? PS: Mom, I need you to reload my Starbs card. Plz & Thx.

3. The quest to find BAE continues.

I can't wait to start my search for my future husband (or slam) back up. It's been really hard being away from boys for so long. After how much OITNB I watched this summer, I was on the verge of switching sides. But now I'm back, and I am ready. I've already gotten a head start on the search by stalking a bunch of potentials' Instagrams.

4. Going out 4-plus nights a week.

If I wasn't in college, this could be considered borderline alcoholism, but since I am in college, it's chill. Frat party or dive bar, at this point, I am not going to be picky. I just need friends, music, low inhibitions and cheap vodka. STAT.

5. Being away from your parents.

Mom, it's been real, its been fun, but it hasn't been real fun. As much as I have enjoyed the home-cooked meals and you constantly asking me where I'm going or what I'm doing, I'm excited to be back at school and have my freedom. Freedom to eat Taco Bell whenever I want and to spend my money foolishly.

6. Having someone to eat with again.

It sucks because I always want to go eat, but I have no friends during the summer. Eating alone makes me look like a loner, and I am so over it. I missed out on so much good food this summer but I'm ready to get back to my extremely healthy college diet. Also, I didn't think I would miss late night Domino's and hole-in-the-wall Mexican food so much, but I do. Thank goodness for school and friends who enjoy eating as much as I do.

7. Having a schedule.

Sleeping till 10, going to class, eating, napping and going out — it's a daily thing and my body is just in a funk being out of this schedule. I was going to bed at 8 p.m. and waking up at 6 a.m. all summer long. That just is not going to work. I actually have a calendar to follow during the year, things to do, people to see, and that's kinda nice.

I know that I am not the only one that is waaay too excited to head back to school. More importantly, I am excited to have a life again. Hanging out with my parents and running errands all the time was cool and all, but my Instagram followers need to be reminded that I am, in fact, alive since I haven't posted a picture in 12 weeks. Oh, and Mom, I am totalllllly excited to get back to learning and all of that stuff ...


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