The First Week Off Involves Nothing But Sleeping & Eating 

After not sleeping for weeks while studying for finals, its time for total relaxation.

Changing The Conversation When The Questions About Your Life Choices Arise

What's your major? How are you going to get a job with that? Are you still single? You should change your haircut.

Family can be brutally honest. When coming home for the holidays you are totally prepared for the slew of questions they will ask.

Loving The Fact That You Are On A Break 

No projects, homework, or assignments feels pretty good.

Spending Time With Old Friends From High School 

Catching up and swapping stories with ole buddies that chose a different college than me is a must over the holidays.

Coming Back From College With A Whole Lot More Confidence 

After living on your own as an independent individual you are confident in who you are and your decisions.

Enjoying Pigging Out On Holiday Food..... And Pizza 

Carbs and junk food are your best friend during the holiday season. Enjoy the sweet treats of holiday cookies and peppermint mochas.

Celebrating The Traditions Your Family Does Year After Year 

Whether its opening presents on Christmas Eve or baking cookies, every family has its holiday traditions they celebrate each year.

Finally Having Time To Work On Your Hobbies 

For the first time in three months, you have more free time than you know what to do with. Maybe you pick up an old hobby you started in high school.

Finding Out The Family Gossip 

Its been a while since you all got together, and a lot has happened since then.

Getting Exactly What You Want For Christmas 

You get time off from school and presents. What could be better.?

Always Getting Advice From Relatives 

Family members are always telling you some wacky advice that doesn't apply to your life, but you kindly listen anyway.

Your Older Brother Still Picks On You 

Nothing changes between you and your siblings. They still pinch your cheeks and try to wrestle with you every five minutes.

Your Parents Like To Bring Up Times When You Did Embarrassing Things 

Remember when you were three years old you wet the bed. No Grandma I don't remember. I WAS THREE.

You Love Seeing All The Christmas Decorations 

When you come home the house smells like cookies and the tree is already in the living room, making you feel like a kid again.

You Only Wore Sweatpants During Finals But Now You Can Dress Nice Again

There was no time during finals to make any effort on your appearance, but now its time to bring the cute clothes out again.

Your Mom Still Yells At You For Having A Messy Room 

Even though you feel like a guest in the house, you will always have to do chores and clean your room.

The Realization That You Have To Go Back To School Soon 

Holiday breaks end so quickly, and before you know it you are back to the grind of school.