Coming Home for the Summer from College Feels So Weird: Here's Why

You haven’t unpacked yet because, honestly, where does all the stuff even go?

You feel off in your own skin. Like... this is your home, but something feels different.

You’re not the same girl who left for college last August—no matter what year you just finished.

Your parents are already getting on your nerves, and you seriously miss the freedom of grabbing food at 3am with your friends.

Here’s the truth: all of this is completely normal. You’re not broken. Nothing is wrong with you.

You’ve grown. And that growth? It’s real and powerful.

Let’s talk about how:

• You aren’t the girl you used to be.
  

• You’ve grown in ways no one else might see, and you don’t need to explain it to anyone.
  

• You learned how to be independent and rely on yourself.
  

• You built emotional resilience, because honestly, you had no other choice.
  

• You met all kinds of people who challenged your worldview.
  

• You learned way more in class than you realized: trust me, it hits different once you're home.

Right now, you’re in what I call the re-entry phase.

It’s that awkward in-between space: you're not quite the college version of yourself, and you're not the high school girl either. It might last a week. It might last all summer. Either way, don’t freak out. (You know I keep it real.)

This in-between space is uncomfortable. It’s called a liminal space: that weird, blurry stretch where you feel like you’re floating between two versions of yourself.

But here’s the beautiful part: this is where the magic happens.

This is where you integrate everything you've learned. This is where you let go of old patterns and get clearer about who you're becoming. Write about it in a journal. Talk to your friends who get it. Book a mini session with me.

Real Talk: And just because you're feeling weird, uncertain, or a little lonely, please don't go back to your ex or re-enter a toxic relationship just because it's familiar. I’m serious. DM me, text me, email me...I'll talk you out of it.

You’ve come so far.

You're wiser, stronger, and more self-aware than you think.

And you’re not alone.

You're stronger than you think you are, and I’ve always got your back.

I'm always here for you. As a Life Coach for College Girls, I specialize in walking girls through this type of transition and change. You'll feel supported, heard, and will get ready-to-use strategies to feel confident and in control. Oh, and most importantly, we have FUN! Here's a link to schedule a free mini session (no pressure, just laid back listening and advice): Free Mini Session with Suzanne