<p>my school gets out late, and I just moved back home for the summer. does anyone have any tips on readjusting back to home? I'm already really stressed and overreacting to everything anyone says, and I'm not at all motivated to unpack anything. unfortunately, since I was really unorganized when I packed, I have no idea where anything is; it took me literally 15 minutes of digging through bags to find basic things like a toothbrush... which of course is also interspersed by near emotional breakdowns. what are some things in your experience that can help make this transition easier?</p>
<p>Well, if it makes you feel any better, I got out at the end of April and there's still a mountain comprised of my unpacked stuff from college sitting in our dining room.</p>
<p>I got out in early may and I haven't unpacked yet. And why are you having emotional breakdowns?</p>
<p>I had an awful, miserable summer after my freshman year. That was partly readjustment issues and partly family stuff. Thus, this year I made it a priority to get away at all costs. I'll be going back to school soon to work there for the summer. None of my HS friends are home for the summer either, they're also back at school or doing research programs elsewhere.</p>
<p>I've been home for a month, and I've only unpacked some clothes. My excuse is that I have to pack up and leave again soon. Also, I'm lazy.</p>
<p>Eh, it's really not that bad for me. I was going to live away from home this summer but I got an internship 20 minutes from my house, and the free room and board can't be beat. They're pretty understanding; they know what kind of stuff I do in college so as long as I let them know when/if I'll be getting back on the weekends it's fine.</p>
<p>I used to have a lot of trouble getting readjusted to home in the summer but after a couple years I found 3 things that really help. #1 - get unpacked and organized, even if it takes you a whole day. just put on some music / movies in the background and organize all day long. #2 - get yourself on a decent sleep schedule, not like school (where I was routinely up past 2am and never woke up before 10). and #3 - join a gym and exercise a few times a week...it really does make you feel happier and more energetic.</p>
<p>it's been pretty miserable for me so far--i was so used to coming and going as i pleased..and now i have parents asking me to come home at a certain time? and tell them where i'm headed? laaame..definitely living at school next summer <3</p>
<p>Yeah, I know what you mean, leah377. I've been back home since the end of April and I'm kinda having a tough time readjusting. It's not the packing that's bothering me, it's family problems. I guess when you go away to college you kinda change as a person (not completely but...). I'm just so used to the vast amount of freedom I had. I'm thinking of getting an apartment next summer.</p>
<p>I moved my stuff home during finals when I had a 5 day break between exams to avoid the rush. My mom wouldn't let me go back to school until everything was unpacked, regardless of the fact that I had a final to take. I guess that made unpacking easier.</p>
<p>The largest problem I had was dealing with the weekends. If it were up to me I would stay out till ~2AM Friday and Saturday and sleep till ~noon. My parents demand that I come home before they sleep (~11 Friday, midnight Saturday). I would probably find this more reasonable if it weren't for the fact junior and senior years I frequently was able to stay out and come home as late as I pleased without my parents saying anything. It's tough that just when my night starts to get going I have to be home. Another problem I have is trying to sleep in. I think my parents are jealous or something that I have no real responsibilities so I can sleep as late as I want. I can understand their right to make lots of noise, but I would appreciate it if they didn't open my door at 11AM so I could wake up (or worse, tell me to get up and start the day). It's not like I would be doing anything anyway.</p>