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Best Parts of Being Home for Break

Life is good when you are under your parent's roof.

Laura Travis
Dec 08, 2015
Saint Louis University
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Best Parts of Being Home for Break

If you were feeling stressed about school before Thanksgiving break, there really is no need to worry. You have two back-to-back breaks that are only two weeks apart. Now, I know you may be feeling quite overwhelmed at the moment with finals, getting your schedule ready for next semester, and making holiday plans. Just remember, you have much to look forward to in a very short time when you finally get to go home and relax with family and friends. There are so many great things about the month long break surrounding Christmas. However, here are just a few of the best ones for us college students.

1. No homework


2. Your bed


3. Food you don't have to pay for


4. Getting dibs on your family Netflix account


5. Your family having to do whatever you want to do because you are home for a limited amount of time

6. Seeing your high school friends

7. Reminiscing with your high school friends

8. Doing stupid things with your high school friends

9. Seeing your dog


10. Seeing your car


11. Being a tourist in your hometown (and realizing you have forgotten your way around)


12. Eating at that local restaurant at home you proudly tell all your college friends about


13. Visiting your high school and be welcomed back like a celebrity


14. Unlimited nap time


15. Unlimited Netflix time

16. Unlimited self time

17. Your parents don't stop your excessive napping/Netflixing/self-timing because you are only home for a limited period of time


18. You don't have to worry about being judged for a Saturday night in

19. The break bi-annual shopping spree (funded by your parents since you are broke)


20. You actually get to go out to eat


21. You get to eat like..ACTUAL FOOD


22. It is so great to have money again

23. Not having to feel poor is so great


24. Of course, being around your family is totally the best part

25. Though really who doesn't love free stuff

26. Home is where the heart is


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