Coming home was awesome because I got my space back. I have my own room and do not have to share a bathroom with 30 other girls, but rather with 2 brothers, which I can handle. My bed is not 5 feet tall, meaning I don't need a stool to get in bed at night and have the irrational fear of falling off. My meals are not microwaved and comparable to that of a 5 year old child, but cooked and made with real meat and a lot healthier.
It's important to make time for everyone you want to see when you come back too. I know personally I have been texting my friends to make sure we can hangout before we all move away again and don't get to see each other until Thanksgiving. Plan things to do with each person so you can spend quality time together and make memories, but also plan group outings so you are able to see more people in the short amount of time.
Friends are super important, but so is family! Don't forget to see your cousins, grandparents, aunts, and uncles if possible. And DO NOT think spending time with your parents is dumb and blow it off. You will miss them more than you know! Luckily I have gotten to spend a lot of time with mine seeing movies, shopping, and going to lunch. Spend time with your sibling as well, you will miss them too.
When you move away don't lose touch. Yes you'll be busy making new friends and memories, but also take the time to send a quick text to your friends from home and your family members. It helps everyone keep up with each other, but not too much that you have no news when you all reconnect. Facetime your family around once a week. I did this over my summer term and it was awesome! I was able to talk to my family face to face, but also two of my best friends.
Having two homes is great! You always have a place to drop your anchor! (I love anchors)
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