1. You get to spend a week with your family

Honestly, when you're away at school, you really miss your parents sometimes. Well, I definitely do. Coming home for spring break gives me the chance to hang out with them for a week. I also get to see my big brother, my sister-in-law to be, my niece, and my nephew. There's nothing like that first big hug from your family after you've been gone for awhile. My niece and nephew brighten my world, so seeing them makes any day a million times better.

2. You get to sleep with your pets

I love my animals. I have a golden doodle named Bella, a miniature poodle named Marley, and a calico cat named Mya. Anytime I come home, they all sleep with me, and I absolutely love it. I think everyone misses having furry friends to cuddle with when they're away from home!

3. You get the chance to see your high school friends

Nothing is better than reuniting with old classmates from high school. I went to a smaller school in West Virginia, so my class was beyond close. Almost every single person in my class was friends, so when we parted ways for college, it was tough on us. Luckily, I go to West Virginia University and about 25-30 of us attend. It still doesn't make up for the friends I have that attend other schools or that stayed at home. I miss seeing them every day at school, so reuniting with them during spring break is the best.

4. You get to eat at your favorite hometown restaurants

When I come home, I usually eat at two of my absolute favorite restaurants. The first is Los Agaves in Dunbar, WV. Their chunky guacamole is to die for! The second is Sakura in Nitro, WV. The West Virginia Sushi Roll melts in your mouth. I'd be lying if I said I haven't already eaten at both of them over spring break. It makes you happy to eat at local restaurants when you come home because you finally feel like you're back. It's so much better than some of that nasty dining hall food!

5. You get to be lazy

Sleeping is one of my favorite things to do, but as every college student knows, you don't get to do much of that when you're at school. This is especially true when you live in a dorm. The walls are paper-thin, people are loud, and sometimes your room is so hot that you want to die. When you get home for spring break, you get to sleep your life away. When your parents work during the day, you can take as many naps as you want. Or you can just lay in bed and binge-watch Netflix all day. It's fantastic!