One of the most exciting things I can think of is being able to go home on the weekends. However, I'm probably not the only one who agrees with this statement. I also believe there are a lot of people who would disagree or even be upset with this as well. Still, since my freshman year at ONU, I have been going home almost every weekend for many reasons. The main reason is for my mental health. I enjoy the calming nature of the countryside and the day-to-day chores. I feel like I can be productive in other ways that don't relate to studying or assignments. I also have a part-time job.
Having the ability to go home also connects my family with the campus. It feels great to have my family be able to interact with campus life from time to time. It honestly makes campus feel more like home then. Though I know ONU is only temporary, it could also be considered a stepping stone or waiting room to adult life. You begin to become more independent, relying less on your parents or guardians for support and interaction. You develop new bonds with others, obtain new responsibilities and look to the future. Some of us may go home and stay with our parents for a little while after graduation, though we still are in the process of growing our own lives as well. It is better to develop in familiar surroundings than just go off into the world with no plan or foundation to keep you steady.
The old saying goes, "Home is where the Heart is". I believe that's some sort of Hallmark romance or drama of some sort as well, but it is true in some respect. I can understand that campus may be an escape from home life, but still, campus is only temporary. Whether you like it or not, you will have to find home. Home doesn't always have to be with family. It could be with your friends, pets, or just the nature around you. Wherever your heart wants to be, that will be your home. You will never be homeless if you have a heart with love and passion. Still, home should be a respectable and decent place. Don't just call any place your home; make sure you survive.
As I finish, remember that home is wherever you want it to be. Always find a warm place with people you care about who care for you. If you ever go home one weekend or break, just remind yourself to find peace and relaxation. Also, take care of your surroundings. A dirty home is not a good home. Chores may be tedious, but they are necessary to have a livable home. I hope you can be happy wherever you go, whether that be home or your future career.
Home on the range or in the sea
Home can be anywhere you want it to be
In a house or a car
Whether it be near or far
Home is wherever you feel free
I feel this so much! I go home most weekends or to my boyfriends, and it's honestly what keeps me grounded. There’s just something about the routine and spending time with people you love that helps balance out the chaos of college life.
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