We all know it: high school sucked. In every possible way, college is so much better. You get to live with your best friends, eat whatever and whenever you want, and the weekend starts on Thursday. But there are a few things you miss about high school: easier classes, home cooking, and your mom doing your laundry. But when it comes to breaks, though, college reigns supreme over high school, especially winter break. Winter break in college is relaxing, fun, and totally needed. Read on for more reasons why Winter Break in college is so blissful.
1. You have zero stress.
Literally none. There’s no work due when you come back, no tests to study for, nothing. This may just be the best Christmas present ever.
2. Family time is more valuable.
When you haven’t spent much real time with your family for four-ish months, it really can be relaxing to spend time with them. Nothing is scary and new with them, and you can go back to living in an oblivious state without too many responsibilities for the month. Give em a hug and watch a movie together while you can.
3. You can sleep, all day, every day, multiple times a day.
And it’s totally justified. “Amy, why haven’t we seen John lately? Isn’t he home from school?” “Yes, but he’s recovering from finals week, so we’re letting him sleep it off.”
4. It’s a whole freaking month off.
Forget the crummy two or three weeks you got off in high school. Winter break in college is a wonderful joy-filled month of relaxation. Go ahead, do a happy dance or two.
5. The world is your Christmas-filled oyster.
Remember all those holiday activities you never had time for in high school? Now is the time perfect time. Go ice skating, read a book by the fire, make cookies, drive around and see Christmas lights, watch a movie marathon on ABC Family, decorate the tree and your entire house while you’re at it. Heck, do them all and more! It’s Christmas time!
6. Showering without shoes for a whole incredible month.
Now this is bliss. Throw in the fact that you don’t have to share the shower with 20 other people, fantastic water pressure, and the option to take a bath, and you may never leave the bathroom.
7. You get to hang out with your friends from home for a month.
You may have briefly seen them over Thanksgiving break, but winter break allows you to get your squad back together and share every funny, embarrassing, and fantastic moment of the last four months.
8. Visiting your high school teacher to prove you’re not a screwup.
Your high school chemistry teacher that basically said you would never make it in college? Brag about your stellar grade on the chem final at school. Or go see that teacher that never gave up on you and thank them for their help. They’ll love to here that.
9. Christmas gifts are incredibly useful for once.
What do college students want for Christmas? Money. Don’t know what to get a college student? Money. What could your college student use? Money. Or underwear and socks. Our lives basically revolve around late night food and putting off laundry, so both are great options.
10. You can finally make bank again.
Hellloooo, a full month of working! You can finally get some money flowing in so you don’t feel like you’re freeloading off your parents. And your late night Jimmy John’s order will be more justified if you have more than $50 in your bank account left.
11. The holidays have a new meaning.
Take a look around at the people your surround yourself while you’re home. They most likely make your holiday season truly special. Appreciate everything you get to do on winter break and take a breather. It really is the most wonderful time of the year.
