It’s such a confusing decision that I don’t know any details about.
I’ve made a list of the pros and cons on going back. And I will share some with you.
First off, I am saving money being at home. Obviously a pro. Yes, I have spent more money on takeout or snacks, but still housing and other costs are lowered.
Living under my parent’s house and not having the transportation costs, man I am saving that money. With my brother at home as well, we are using the school money for payments and other necessary purchases.
AND takeout is a necessity every once in a while. Mostly in moderation.
Another pro is being able to avoid lots of situations and be pretty comfortable.
Come on. Everyone has shown up to a Zoom meeting or class with pajamas, sweats, or nothing. Not entirely nothing (at least I hope so), but I don’t think I need to explain that. It’s something that isn’t always the right choice, but we are comfortable.
Don’t get me wrong. I can wear pajamas anywhere. I did it on campus last year, and my teachers…most of them laughed it off. I enjoy the comfort, but I am sure everyone has a different mentality when being too comfortable.
I know there is a difference when I am dressed up and “dressed up.” I can be more and more productive when I am dressed in a formal or better of the presentable manner. PAJAMAS ARE PRESENTABLE!
So…what are the cons?
Firstly, I am less productive by a lot. Every week, I seem to start on a completely new fresh sheet of paper. If I don’t plan ahead and have deadlines, it can be hard for me to sit in my seat. Therefore, my current solution has been to fill up my entire planners with assignments and tasks broken apart.
I try to make sure I complete certain tasks by a certain day, and it has helped me. BUT I am still not the student I was the first year of college. I was engaged and diligent with all my work and activities.
I have a better handle of the tasks and assignments because I had the fall semester to teach me what I had to do. I have had the experience of messing up, so I am trying harder this semester. I need to make sure I stay productive each day and complete everything in a timely manner.
It isn’t easy. I can have everything planned well, but what if I am called into work? What if I woke up later? There are so many situations that can arise being at home.
Somedays I have to babysit or take care of a personal matter, and I just have to rearrange everything to let it work. It is very different in a different environment.
Another downside is not being on campus to attend events and see the people. Yes there is a pandemic, but still there are some precautions that can be taken to still keep in contact with others.
I can visit people in the open air, and we will all be wearing our masks.
Even if we sit far from our classmates, we can at least see and be a part of an actual classroom setting. I can actually take part in my commute to campus and walking around campus. I am missing the whole experience of college life being at home.
Now that I am away from school, I miss it so much more. I think about all the fun memories and people that I have met. My home life is pretty boring besides the every now and then sudden surprises.
There is so much more that I can go over. I can really go on and on about the thoughts that have helped me go left and right with my decision.
I am letting time do its own thing right now. I am still not sure, and even when I make a choice…I probably still won’t be sure. But, I guess that’s the fun in all of that.
So, if you are also contemplating, maybe wait out the decision a little bit. I want to know what the best decision is, but it can be hard (and there could be more surprises to come).
Till next time.
