Going back home for the holidays is a pretty exciting time. There are home cooked meals to look forward to, a comfy bed, and a break from school. Even though this is all true, sometimes going home for the holidays can take a little adjusting too. Here are some of the struggles college students have to deal with when visiting home.
1. You have to tell your parents where you are going. There is no more leaving or going wherever you want. Parents have to know your whereabouts at all times. Bye-bye freedom.
2. In college, coming back home at a reasonable time has a different meaning than the one your parent give you. 3 AM arrival time? More like 12:00 A.M. This is such a struggle, because we’re all used to leaving the house late anyways. What starts at 7:00 P.M. nowadays?
3. On top of being home at a reasonable time, 9/10 times, you have to answer SO many questions the next day. Who was there? What did you do? Where did you go? Did you go to more than one place? You’re probably feeling a little sleep deprived at this point and don’t feel like dealing with your parents interrogation.
4. No more blasting music at 2 A.M. because you feel like it. Actually, no more doing anything just because you feel like it. When you’re so used to living on your own, it’s hard to remember that there are other people who you have to be mindful of.
5. All of your college friends are gone. It’s very possible that you have drifted away from many hometown friends. Let’s face it, everyone is doing their own thing now. It becomes so much easier to get bored. Netflix is only there for so long before you realize you need real human social interaction.
Although, there might be struggles of going back home for the holidays, nothing beats being with family.