Whenever I think back to my college days–which for me concluded not too long ago–I always remember looking forward to coming home to see my family…especially the four-legged ones! In between classes or at night, my parents would occasionally send me pictures of the dogs sleeping around the house, or even Lola in her newest Halloween costume (which you just might see for yourself if you check back in a few days!), and it made me get excited about receiving that enthusiastic reaction pets give you when you return home. The constant doggie kissing, the fervent tail-wagging, the toys dropping at your feet for playtime. For me, such unconditional love from dogs is one of the best experiences to look forward to after a few months away from home!

As it turns out, however, students at some universities and colleges today don’t even need to wait for break to see their pets. For them, it’s more like right after class in their dorm rooms! I made this interesting discovery in the mailbox when I came across this college postcard addressed to my brother, who’s currently applying to various schools: