Now that finals season is over its time for that magical time of the year when college students get to pack up a small portion of their dorm room and head home for the holidays. Here are some of the best reason why I myself couldn’t be happier to be home.

1. It's the perfect amount of time

It’s a whole month which allows you to decompress from all the stress and school work. It isn’t however so long that you have to worry about getting a job and having actual responsibilities.

3. Mom's cooking

Nothing like coming home and having someone else cook for you, and somehow moms always make the best food.

4. Hometown friends

since winter break is a whole month there’s plenty of time to spend with both your family and your old childhood friends. What a better way to spend December than remembering all the embarrassing things you did as a kid?

5. Family

Since some holidays fall in December it's often a great opportunity to get together with family. You get to catch up and spend time with those who mean the most.

6. Change of pace

For me at least I get to get away from the Eugene weather and head to sunny California. Some people head to the snowy Midwest. Where ever you go it’s always nice to have a little change of scenery.

7. Time to recharge

There's nothing more mentally refreshing than going home to people who love and support you and tell you how great you are. Winter break allows for the stress of school to melt away and for love and joy to appear.