The beginning of the college year is approaching and we're actually really excited about it! Heres why:
1. You desperately crave freedom
If you're living with your parents during the summer, it has probably left you feeling a little confined. College allows you to do what you want, when you want and make your own decisions - without justifying every single one to your parents.
2. Your parents are (slightly) overbearing
Of course they only do it out of love, but it can be a huge adjustment from college to being back with parents.
3. Campus life is always buzzing
There's always something to do, an event to go to, free food to be eaten and friends to meet.
4. Campus in general
Leaving campus reminds you how gorgeous and under appreciated it really is. Also, you're very much ready for a much-needed change of scenery.
5. Having friends less than five minutes away
Having half your friends living across the country, or away on their J1 kind of sucks. Going back to college means getting the gang back together!
6. You have a brand new wardrobe that you’re ready to rock
You've accumulated an impressive back-to-school wardrobe that's just waiting to be worn all over campus.
7. You miss big school events
What happened to all the midweek parties during the summer?!
8. You miss the steady social life
Whether it's parties, happy hour or going out to dinner, your social life at school is fab - at home, it's checking social media to creep on people who actually have a life.
9. Skype just isn't cutting it anymore
You want your best friend, and you want her now. Skype and Facetime are better than nothing at all, but you can't wait until she's back by your side.
10. Being able to eat what you want, when you want
If you're back home with the rents for the summer, they might give you shit about what you're eating. While they might be right about eating better, a milkshake or large fries once in a while never hurt anybody.
11. Constant coffee runs
Whether you run on Starbucks or just the canteen coffee machine, you miss the constant supply of caffeine. Coffee trips, like the coffee itself, are abundant and plentiful throughout the semester.
12. You feel like you're 15 again
Sure, you love having your parents to help with laundry and cook (edible) meals. But, it also leaves you with the feeling of being back in high school, and wanting to do things on your own again (okay, except laundry).
13. Having the option of the dining halls
Okay, so you don't actually miss the food at the dining hall, but you miss it as an easy way out of cooking. It might be a bit overpriced compared to off-campus options, but it's just so nearby and easy.
14. Scoping out campus hotties in your classes
You might not have enjoyed the class subject, but the hot guy that you scoped out at the beginning of the semester made the class a bit more bearable.
15. You even miss classes in general
Yep, you're actually yearning for the book learning.
16. You miss trying new things
Being at home for the summer limits you to be one person, but being away at school gives you the freedom to experiment. Whether you want to try going vegetarian or revamp your personal style, it's the perfect place to try new things.
17. You miss the growth and discovery
You grow more in four years in college than you could even fathom before. Sure, you continue to grow at home, but the real growth and discovery of yourself usually happens away from home.
18. Always meeting new people
Between classes, extracurricular activities and social events, you're always meeting new people at school.
19. Opportunities to get involved
There are hundreds of different ways to get involved on your campus, which could sometimes lead to you discovering your true passion!
20. Late night pizza deliveries
Because your parents would totally judge you for ordering a large, extra cheese pizza at 3 a.m.
21. Pulling all nighters
Yes, they are brutal and leave you feeling awful the next day. But usually, they result is a great exam grade or lasting memories with friends, which is something that you will only experience in college.
22. Exploring and going on adventures
You might finally try that local coffee shop that everyone has been raving about, or go on a spontaneous long weekend trip with friends. It's a time to explore and find new places that are both local and destination.
23. It's become your second home
You've started referring to college as home. You love both equally, and they will always be home to you. But your college campus holds a special place in your heart, and you can't wait to go back.
Via hercampus.com
