Most of us college students are on spring break right now, and if you're not, you probably just got back to the trenches of school. Of course, leaving school, I miss my friends and constant freedom, but within 12 seconds of getting home, you suddenly appreciate all the things you used to take for granted.

1. Real, live food.

OK, so maybe it's not "live," but it's real and doesn't make you feel sick within five minutes of you eating it. You forgot what real meat and pizza taste like, and nothing compares to that pint of Ben and Jerry's you find waiting for you in your freezer. Home-cooked food has never, ever, ever, tasted so good.

2. Being barefoot.

There's nothing like running, skipping or sliding around your own house in your bare feet. Though some bold souls may walk around in just socks, there's no touching your dorm's floor with your naked feet. You don't know what type of dust, dirt or grossness might have landed there, but no way is it worth finding out.

3. Showering in clean showers.

On the same theme as being barefoot, there's nothing better than showering in your own shower. No shoes, no problem; you don't have to worry about who showered there first, or if your roommate actually cleaned it like she said she would. The soap smells lovely, and you don't have to freak out if your body accidentally touches the wall or the shower curtain.

4. Privacy.

Though it's super fun living with your best friends and getting to see people every day, eventually it gets old. Spring break seems to always fall at that perfect time when you're ready to lock yourself away for the rest of your life. There's nothing like being able to close your door, listen to music or Netflix without headphones and actually get to be in solitude.

5. Family.

Of course, this is the most obvious. Though it's fun doing whatever you wanted, whenever you wanted, it's always nice coming home to people who love you unconditionally. Yes, I'm sure there's a power struggle and plenty of fights, but there's nothing like being surrounded by people who you can be your own, weird, psycho self around!

Happy spring breaking!