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11 Of The Best Parts Of Coming Home For Break

What college students look forward to when coming home

Lauren Rodolakis
Nov 28, 2016
Boston University
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11 Of The Best Parts Of Coming Home For Break
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As college students across the country came home from college last week for Thanksgiving, there were many commonly held anticipations among them. These are just a few of the many things college students look forward to when coming home for break.

1. Family

No matter how much they may annoy you, coming home after being at school for so long and seeing your family provides a huge sense of comfort for college students. Being in your own house again may seem kind of weird at first, but brings you a lot of happiness.

2. Real Food

Don’t get me wrong, the dining hall at college isn't all that bad, but nothing beats having a nice home-cooked meal that wasn’t mass produced for the first time in months.


3. Pets

This just might be the best part of coming home. Seeing your pet again after being away from them for months is one of the best feelings.

4. Friends

Catching up with your hometown friends is another huge part of being on break. Finding out who is dating who and what you missed during your time apart will never get old.


5. Non-Communal Bathrooms

I can’t even begin to explain how great it is to not have to wear flip flops in the shower.

6. Sleeping in Your Own Bed

No matter how comfortable your 3 inch mattress topper is at college, there is nothing like coming home and sleeping in your own bed for the first time in months.

7. No Class

Being home means no 8 a.m.s, no lectures, and for the most part, no homework. Honestly can’t think of anything much better.

8. Visiting Your Favorite Restaurants

No matter how good the food around your campus is, there is nothing like coming home and visiting all of your favorite restaurants that you haven’t been able to go to in months.

9. Seeing What’s Changed

When you’ve been gone at school for awhile, change in your town is inevitable. Driving around and seeing the new stores or roads can be surprisingly fun.

10. Driving

Getting the freedom to drive again after not being able to for months is awesome. Nothing like taking your first drive around town after being away at school for months is a great feeling.

11. Treating Yourself

Being home gives you an excuse to go shopping, get a manicure, or get your hair done. What’s better than going back to school feeling completely refreshed?


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