Throughout the semester college students struggle with a lot. Whether it be feeling home sick, stressing out over and cramming for exams, or missing out on hanging out with friends due to lack of funds, college students tend to look forward to at least one month out of the semester. What month would that be and why are college students always so ecstatic to see it? Well, it's November, which is turkey month, of course. Here are seven top reasons college students are thankful for Thanksgiving break:

1.First time seeing family all semester

Throughout the semester students from far away become homesick. Thanksgiving is the first real break of the semester for college students. Many students travel thousands of miles to spend time with family and friends they haven't seen since they left for school.

2.Home-cooked meals by family

You eventually get burned out on cafeteria food, and eating out every night can become very costly. Nothing's better than a hot home-cooked meal.

3. A break from school

As soon as the semester starts, college students hit the ground running. Thanksgiving break is a point in the semester when you get a break from being stressed out. On top of class, studying for exams, trying to maintain a social life, and more class, Thanksgiving break for college students is like winning the lottery!

4. Getting to sleep in your own bed

It's nice to be away from home, but sleeping on a twin-sized mattress for months at a time gets old. Nothing's more comfortable than being able to toss and turn in your own bed in the comfort of your own home.

5. Meeting up with friends from high school

What's more exciting than being able to catch up with old friends after a rugged 3 months of college? You'll make friends while away at college, but no one will understand you better than hometown friends. It's a bond that can never be broken!

6. Black Friday shopping

What college student doesn't love to go shopping? During Black Friday there are deals, deals, and more deals! Bargain shopping always comes in handy for college students.

7. Leaving to head back to school

College students can only stand to be home for a certain amount of time. Once the Thanksgiving festivities are over with they are ready to head back to school to be out on their own again.