After experiencing the sweet taste of freedom and independence in college, it’s difficult to transition back to the old, pre-college days at your parents’ house. Leaving college and all of your friends is already hard enough, so the thought of potentially losing independence, the ‘college experience,’ and having to follow house rules may sound daunting at times. Luckily, Her Campus— and Michael Scott— understand this troubling transition.
- When you’re so stressed from end-of-the-semester assignments and studying that you actually feel relieved to go back home…
- Fine. You’ve finally decided to take a study break to go out with your friends, but you soon realize the same thing might not be possible when you’re back living with your parents…
- But moving back into your parents’ house also means reuniting with your pets— and that’s definitely something to look forward to.
- Then again, you remember how much your cleaning habits have severely changed since being in college, and you can’t help but think about how you’ll potentially go back to doing chores at home…
- But you soon think about the endless food opportunities at home as you get sick of the food in your college fridge and/or no longer enjoy your dining hall.
- Nonetheless, you can’t help but to be astonished when you think about how your parents still believe in curfew, even though you are really an adult…
- But you’re also thankful that you don’t have to use a communal bathroom anymore.
- Sadly, you also remember that your humor might not be as appreciated at home as it is at school…
- Luckily, you also think about the happiness you feel when your parents appreciate your presence and do nice things for you.
- Finally, you’re getting excited about living with your parents because they’re the best (and gave birth to the best). Still, you’re not prepared for all the challenges there are to come…
Of course, you still love your parents dearly and appreciate them to death; but after living on your own in college, it can truly be difficult to readapt to the stricter, pre-college times. Independence is hard to give up, and no matter how adult-like you are— or think you are— you’re still going to be your parents’ son/daughter forever. This said, make the most out of your time at home. Eventually, when you’re all on your own in the real world, you, too, will start to miss your time at home.