I am so excited to be going home for the holidays! I cannot wait to have a month off of school, where I have no responsibilities, tests to study for, or 8 AMs to attend. There are many things I am looking forward to, such as...

1. No Schoolwork.

For college students, winter break falls between the end of the fall semester and the beginning of the spring semester. This means a month long hiatus from schoolwork and a month of stress-free living.

2. Your parents' cooking.

I do my best to cook myself meals, but it seems like I always resort to mac and cheese or chicken nuggets. I am beyond excited to go home and take a break from frozen meals and I cannot wait to enjoy my mom's home cooked meals.

3. Sleeping In.

At school, I am chronically exhausted. I love sleeping and I hate my 8 AM; when I'm home for break I will be able to sleep as long as I want.

4. Reunions With High School Friends.

I've made lots of friends at school, but there is nothing like going home and meeting up with your old friends from high school.

5. No Shower Shoes.

You never fully appreciate your shower at home until you experience showers in a dorm.

6. Spending Time With Family.

I call my parents almost every day, but there is nothing like being home and spending time with your family.

7. Your Parents Do Your Laundry.

I am spoiled, I will admit it. I hate dragging my laundry bin across the dorm in order to do my laundry. At home, my parents do all my laundry for me and it is beautiful.

8. Seeing Your Pets.

I miss my dogs so much when I go to school, and when I come home, I get so excited because I am able to cuddle with them to my heart's content.

9. Good Toilet Paper.

One ply just doesn't do it for me.

There's no place like home.