After a long fall semester of all-nighters, dining hall food, and 8 AMs, we've taken our final exams and packed up to go home for three-ish weeks. While we'll miss our school friends and being independent, the dorm bed isn't cutting it anymore and a normal sleep schedule is actually tantalizing. While being in college is simultaneously the best and worst years of our lives, the breaks are somewhat of an answered prayer
College students are under constant stress while at school, and so winter break is a much-needed escape. Here are ten reasons why college students really look forward to winter break:
Home-cooked meals
Being able to eat food that isn't mass-produced or packaged is something we took for granted in high school, but it is so appreciated when we're home.
Seeing your home friends
You can't make old friends. Being with your high school best friends for a few weeks is exactly what is needed after being apart so long.
Not having to constantly refresh Canvas
Being completely stress-free because we finished the first semester's classes.
Sleeping in.. in your own bed
Not having to wake up at the crack of dawn for an 8 AM- no better feeling.
Coming home to the house being decorated
Your mom going all out and putting lights everywhere is truly a beautiful sight to see.
Not having to do your own laundry
If your parents do your laundry when you're home, it is a blessing.
Having one tab open on your laptop- and it isn’t Google Docs
Using your laptop for Netflix instead of typing up yet another essay.
Not being busy nonstop
Having a few weeks to rest and do close to nothing is a huge reason to look forward to break.
Holiday celebrations
No matter what holiday it is you celebrate, we all look forward to break for that very reason.
Family time
Lastly, spending time with the people you couldn't wait to get away from in high school, but now miss more than anything, is the best part of winter break.
