I’m finally back in my home town, and I’m having a bit of a hard time with the change. I never thought that I would say it but “I miss school.”
I really am glad to be close with my family again, but it really feels like I left another family behind. It’s a huge shock factor when you are used to living with your peers and moving back in with your parents and siblings. Your norm is on a rollercoaster. The first day I walked in I remember a few of the questions

Dad: “Monica can I text more than one person at a time?”
Mom: “The wireless isn’t working do you want to sit down and fix it?”
Dad: “Monica can you tell me why the printer isn’t printing the top line?”
Mom: “How do I get the camera focused and keep it that way so you are ready for a picture?”
Mom: “On Photoshop how can I turn a picture so it’s not so blurry?”

These questions make me wonder how they ever lived without me for as long as they did. It’s quite a culture difference from one extreme to the next, but over all your parents are going to miss you when you go away to college. A few things to keep in mind before you go.

1. Don’t be shy when it comes to calling your mom. She really enjoys hearing from you, and she’s always a good one to call when you need to know how to make homemade mashed potatoes.
2. Your dad knows a thing or two about life too. When you have a problem, don’t hesitate to ask what you should do. It’s always better to know then to guess.
3. Even though he may not show it, your dad wants to know how you’re doing in school too. He may not always ask you but a phone call or text message is always a good thing. (Dads get left out sometimes. People preach mostly about calling your mom)
4. Keep in mind they need help too. They are just learning (texting, emailing, skype) what you and I already have mastered, and because you are moving away to college they want to learn it for you.
5. Don’t always view your mom, as bother sum when she’s asking all those questions. Just keep in mind when you have those same questions, she may not answer you.

In general keep in touch. It really helps out when things are rough and keeps home sickness far from the pit of your stomach.