11 Positive Thoughts To Keep In Mind When Contemplating Life After Study Abroad

Because, well, Lord knows you're gonna need them.

1. Your Mom will be so happy to see you.

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It's no secret, your Mom missed ya. It is however a pleasant surprise to see just how much. It's like she forgot every annoying trait you have or bad thing you've ever done. Take advantage of this rare occasion, because soon she'll be asking when you're going abroad again.

2. ...And so will your friends

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Sure, you made a lot of new friends abroad, but these are the "day 1" homies. There's nothing better than catching up with old friends.

3. Chipotle

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Unless you're one of those know-it-alls who studied in London or Paris, your Chipotle intake has been at a dangerously low level for the past few months. Seriously though, SOMEBODY GET THIS GIRL A BURRITO.

4. A fully functioning smart phone

God bless the day you don't have to ask for the wifi password.

5. Driving

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Sure, walking everywhere is cute for a while, and the "friends" you've made on the Parisian Metro were memorable (to say the least), but nothing beats the freedom of hopping in your ride and going anywhere your want.

6. Your beloved bed

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None of this IKEA spring-less mattress s***.

7. Getting back in shape

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I don't know what's harder, saying no to that extra serving of pasta or realizing that the term "champagne diet" is extremly misleading. Going home equals getting back in shape (hopefully).

8. Netflix, Apple TV, On Demand etc.

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It's like an old game of minesweeper, one wrong click and s*** hits the fan.

9. Buying everything in one place

Imagine a world where you can buy your food, electronics and clothes all in the same place!

10. Customer service

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You've probably forgotten what it feels like to be treated like a customer. The days of being harassed for asking for tap water are almost behind you.

11. You're coming back more cultured

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Lets be honest, even though 50% of your time abroad has been spent drinking wine, catching Ryan Air flights, and eating late night kebabs--you still learned a few things along the way. You've seen some of the most iconic cities, dabbled in a few languages and tried things you would have never even dreamed of. WE'll ALWAYS HAVE (insert study abroad city here).