Despite an amazing first semester, it is always nice to come home for a little break, especially when the past two weeks have been dedicated to studying (or more accurately, cramming) for all the work that finals week brings. At the very least, there are some positives to help get us through the final few days before we can return home.

1. Finals are over.

Weeks and weeks of studying and at this point who ever cares how you did?! At least you're done!

2. You get to see your home friends for longer than a week.

Although Thanksgiving break was nice, it's just not enough time spent with your best friends that you grew up with. A month to hang out with your home friends is just what you need after finals week.

3. Real food.

As much fun as school is, the one this that it is truly missing is a decent meal. Dining hall was great for about the first week but there's nothing like coming home to home cooked meals and your favorite restaurants.

4. No more public bathrooms.

There's no way to sugar coat it-- public bathrooms are potentially the most inconvenient thing besides walking 15 minutes to each class. Shower shoes, waiting for someone to finish using a toilet, coming back at night to vomit all over the mirrors... not ideal.

5. The holidays.

No explanation needed. The holidays are the best time of year whether you're coming home from a break or not.

6. A month dedicated to doing nothing.

As nice as it is to stay busy, a nice break for the holidays dedicating to doing nothing is too much of a tempting offer to turn down. So keep on your pajamas, stay in bed all day, and binge watch Netflix while you can.