When I chose to attend USFSP, my family lived about forty-five minutes away. I spent most of my freshman year driving home on the weekends and seeing my family frequently. The summer before sophomore year; however, my family moved to Colorado. What I’ve learned is that school breaks are probably the biggest difference for students with family in or out of state. As spring break approaches, here is my list of things that make breaks special for out of state students.
1. Going home is a bigger deal for you than it is for most of your friends.
Since you only get to go home during extended breaks, it’s always exciting when you finally get to go back home.
2. Getting there can be a little time-consuming.
You might have to drive for hours to get there or spend the day in the airport to fly home. This is a great time to catch up on classwork if it’s during the semester or catch up on netflix if classes are done!
3. You might get a little spoiled while you’re there.
Your parents might cook your favorite meals, and your siblings might knock before they barge into your room– two things that didn’t happen when you lived at home.
4. The weather might be a dramatic change.
Going out of state can mean a change in climate, so be prepared!
5. Maybe you left your car at school, so you’re basically fifteen years old again.
If you had to fly back home, you may find that asking to borrow a car and being dropped off at your friends’ houses is entirely reminiscent of your learner’s permit days.
6. You miss your school friends.
While at school, you build friendships with people you would see everyday, but when you’re separated during breaks you’ll find yourself texting them nonstop.
7. You get to see people that you haven’t seen since last break.
You’re back with your family and old friends!