With less than three weeks of classes left, the whole universe is bustling with holiday spirit and cheer; but no one knows this better than a college student. College is a great time to meet new people, perhaps live in a a new place, discover cultures and perspectives that you never thought of before.

There is no better place to make long lasting memories and friendships for life. However, there is nothing in the college experience that comes close to spending the Holidays with your loved ones. Wherever home is for you, its a sacred place grounded in tradition and joy where the holidays are spent enjoying some of the most simple, but perfect moments of cheer.

1. We get to spend time with our families
2. We get to spend time with our pets (perhaps our fave family members)
3. Enjoy cooler weather (a couple degrees MAYBE if you live here in the MIA)
4. No classes for almost a month
5. No homework for almost a month
6. No exams for almost a month
7. *Okay, no stress basically*
8. Increase in society’s benevolence
9. Spending time with your special someone
10. The food DAILY (more like the Christmas* 15 lbs.)
11. Christmas sweaters and festive gear
12. The jolliness all around - except at the shopping malls
13. The decorations popping up everywhere you look!
14. You get to sit in pajamas all day long
15. Victoria’s Secret has the cutest PINK line additions
16. Watching those Christmas specials on ABC Family, they may be old, but, they are always entertaining

And of course, our favorite Starbucks seasonal drinks because honestly, who cares about the cups? How about we see it as a canvas, how about keep one and at the end of break, decorate it with your favorite image of what holiday time means to you.