Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and college students are more thankful than ever to have a break from the stresses of academic life. Here are 6 things every college student is bound to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.

1. Home-Cooked Meals

Nothing is better than coming home (or traveling to a relative's house) and eating a home-cooked meal.

2. Sleeping In A Bed That's (Hopefully) Not A Twin XL

I doubt anyone actually has a Twin XL bed away from their dorm. Thank goodness those guys are gone for a while.

3. Waking Up To A New Environment

If you live away from campus, you'll have a different view in the morning. I get to look at the changing colors in my backyard; it's nice to see something new for a while.

4. Spending Time With Your Pet

I missed my dog. A lot. Getting to lay with her in our living room is one of the most rewarding things about being home.

5. Visiting Old Friends

Unfortunately, I won't have this opportunity over the break, but Thanksgiving break can be a time to hang out with your hometown friends. Hopefully you get to see some old friends and have a Friendsgiving meal.

6. Black Friday Shopping

This isn't really my thing, but I know that a lot of college students look forward to snagging some deals on Black Friday. After all, it can become expensive to buy presents for your family, hometown friends, college friends, etc.

There are lots of things college students are thankful for year-round, but being on Thanksgiving break makes students more grateful than ever.