College

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Leaving from home and exploring ones own dreams are a very important part of
maturing. Though, the physical separation from home is for some a difficult
transition to college life. What are those things one takes for granted
while living at home, and attending high school? What changes does one face
upon entering college?

Just think of all the times the alarm clock did not go off, and mom was
there to make sure school was still reached on time. When the alarm clock
fails to go off at college, then the first class of the day is simply
missed. At home breakfast is made to order: eggs, bacon, pancakes, or even
French toast. In college one finds a particular meal that is edible, and
must stick with it. A cabinet could be opened at home and a variety of tasty
foods are readily available. In college a meal card is swiped though a
machine upon entering the cafeteria, and the word "tasty" rarely enters the
mind. Mom is at home to make sure the dishes are put away after the meal by
everyone; dish duty is passed along each night. The tray is simply handed
over to pairs of hands waiting to clean the dishes at college. Nutrition is
a factor at home, and Mom creates meals with that in mind. A new food group
sprang to life upon entering a residence hall: Mountain Dew, Doritos, Ben &
JerryÕs, Ho-Ho! Ôs, Oreos, the list could go on and on.

Privacy is always available at home; there is somewhere to read, write,
listen to music, or to just rest. Dorm life is a harsh reality to college,
and the only time the room is empty is on a Thursday night. At home a
bedroom is somewhere to keep all personal belongings; there is a particular
space for everything to fit. Space efficiency becomes a survival tactic in
college. When at home there is no worry of someone coming into the bedroom
unless permission is given to enter. In college a day without at least ten
random visitors is considered boring.

At home, family was the only peop...