Seven Debates College Kids Have With Themselves about School vs. Summer

By Charlotte Carroll on July 28, 2014

As they say, there are two sides to every story. Going back to college after summer break is no different. As the countdown to move-in day draws closer, many students find themselves at a crossroads between wishing for endless summers and trying to get back to campus as soon as possible. Here are seven thoughts going through every college kid’s head as August approaches!

1. “Friends!!! Everywhere I go! Friends!” vs.  “Let me be. No one bother me.”

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2. “Winter is coming. Time to buy boots and pants and gloves and hats.” vs. “Tank tops and shorts and beaches and warm weather forever!”

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3. “So many cute guys. At the library, in class, at the coffee shop, at the gym, at the bars. Endless possibilities!” vs. “Yeah, there’s this one sort of cute guy who’s almost my age at the ice cream shop I work at…”

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 4. “Get me away from my crazy family.” vs. “Wait, I don’t want to grow up I miss them!” 

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5. “I can do whatever I want! ” vs. “Stop asking me the ‘what are you doing with your life’ questions!”

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6. “I am drowning in a never ending pile of papers, tests, and reading.” vs. “I’m freeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!”

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7. “It’s Saturday night and I’m ready to PAAAARTTTY! Do we go to bars or parties or both?!?” vs. “It’s Saturday night and I’m in bed before midnight.”

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So whether you’re counting down the days or hoping summer is forever, you can’t deny that each side has its positives. Comment below with your favorite parts of each!

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