Last week, I gave you a list of 12 things I always miss about college while we're on Winter Break. However, there are always two sides to every story. That's why this week, I'm giving you 12 things I don't miss about college when I'm relaxing at home with my family for the holidays.

1. Worrying About Money

When I'm paying for everything myself, I'm always thinking, "How much is this?" or, "Which brand is cheapest?" However, when I'm at home, this isn't as much of an issue. Most of what I need is in my house already. That's just one perk of living somewhere that's not a tiny dorm room.

2. Worrying About Grades

This is one that pretty much everyone can relate to, especially if you're a science major, like me. Take a deep breath. Organic chemistry is over, and the slate will be wiped clean for next semester, no matter how well you did. For now, just relax.

3. Studying

In my opinion, there's not really much point in studying over break. Most of my classes will be different next semester, anyway. Some people have told me that they plan on reading ahead to be prepared for their second semester courses, but in my opinion, that just detracts from the point of break.

4. Weather

This may not apply to everyone, and it barely even applies to me. Some people travel from the frozen tundras of Nebraska to the beaches of Hawaii, which must be nice. Personally, I only travel about 300 miles to the south. Still, it's quite a bit warmer than the subzero winter temperatures in Omaha.

5. City Traffic

While I do live in Wichita, which is still a large city, the traffic isn't nearly as bad as in downtown Omaha. Here at home, I can easily get anywhere I need to go in an efficient amount of time. Some of you who traveled to larger cities may not be able to relate to this one, but it's quite a relief for me.

6. People Asking for Rides

Here at home, most of my friends have their own cars or means of transportation. I don't have to field ten different ride requests every time I tell someone I'm going somewhere in my car. Honestly, I don't mind taking people places, but gas prices are a real thing, and it's hard to ask your friends for compensation.

7. Sharing a Room

Technically, I only got a roommate about a month ago anyway. However, I was already beginning to miss the freedom of solitude. Luckily, when I'm at home, I have my room all to myself, where I can make my own rules about how it should and should not be cleaned.

8. Getting Up Early

One of the best things about not having class is the freedom to sleep in. I'm already dreading next semester, when I'll have 8 AM class three times a week, but for now, I'm not worrying about waking up early to get to chemistry.

9. Unfamiliarity

This is a problem that I'm sure will go away with time. For now, though, I'm still somewhat unfamiliar with parts of Omaha, as well as with some people I've been in class with for months. Here in Wichita, my friends and I are very close, and I know how to get pretty much anywhere in the city without using GPS.

10. Lofted Bed

I know, this is my own fault. A lot of people de-loft their beds, but I prefer utilizing the extra space. At least I've never fallen. Still, I'm glad that for the break, I'll be able to sleep in a bed that is rooted firmly on the ground, and not four feet above it.

11. Laundry

For some reason, laundry time is always a hassle for me in the dorms. Half the time, the washers either don't work, or they're all full. Plus, if you are even one minute late to move your clothes, you risk having your belongings handled by the next impatient person wanting to use the machine. Doing laundry at home is infinitely simpler.

12. Sharing a Bathroom

I know I don't have much room to complain here, as I've never had to use a communal bathroom in the dorms. For the past two years, I've lived in a suite, meaning I only had to share with three other people. Still, it's great to be able to shower whenever I want at home, and not have to worry about infringing on others' shower time.