For many college students, little relaxes you more than hearing the words "Fall Break." What was originally a long weekend for university members to catch up on reading and homework has evolved into the stress reliever of the century. Many college kids visit cool places, volunteer with amazing organizations, or see friends from other schools - but my fall break (and many others) take place back in their hometowns with non-other than mom and dad.

While many might grimace and sheepishly said, "yeah I went home for fall break", I was ecstatic to spend this long weekend with my parents and family. I was able to get time with my mom and catch up, de-stress and really have the quality time I had no idea how much I missed until we were together. I got to surprise my sister for her birthday and be there for a moment I would have otherwise missed. I got to watch football with my dad and bond over coffee and donuts. I was able to see my grandmother, who lights up when she gets visitors. I was able to be part of all these small moments, that may seem mundane and normal, but that I miss when I am away at college.

When asked what I did over break I am able to answer, nothing but hang out with my family and it was absolutely fantastic.

Others might feel the same way as me, or some might think I'm crazy - but to me, being home gives me the stress relief I need to be able to carry on with the rest of my semester. Did I get any work done? Absolutely not. Do I regret it? Absolutely not. Rather than fixate and stress about the work that I can get done this week, I actually relaxed and was present.

This break is so different than the holiday breaks because it lets me have a chance to undermined and be with my family without the stress of holiday madness. It's the perfect fall escape and reminds me of how blessed I am to have such amazing parents and siblings that I actually look forward to seeing and spending time with.

However, you have/will spend your fall break I hope it brought you the same happiness, love, and relief that mine did. Because everyone deserves to get a break and enjoy themselves so we are ready for whatever the rest of the semester has in store.

I for one and sad that this break is over, and will mourn this ending with my wonderful roommates and some Harry Potter Weekend on ABC Family. Because while I love my school, my friends, my roommates and having the freedom college offers, I am so lucky to be able to say that it makes me sad to leave home.

Dorothy really had it right, there is no place like home.