Going home for fall break is like no other time of the year. For most people, it is the first time since leaving for school that they are back visiting their childhood home and seeing their family. While Thanksgiving or winter break come with the added pressure and expectations of the often stressful holiday seasons, fall break is a time with little commitment or cares. You are free to sleep until 2 p.m. with (almost) no judgement from your parents. Fall break also gives you a new found appreciation for both your family and the school you temporarily leave behind.
While you don't always admit it, it can be easy to take your loved ones for granted when you are hundreds of miles away. With seemingly endless papers, exams and projects it can be tough to stay in touch with people back home. Your family are the people you can count on for advice and support. Fall break is the perfect opportunity to reconnect and remember how much you love the people in your life. Whether its nightly dinners or Sunday brunches, being able to spend time with people who care about you makes the stress of school not seem so overwhelming.
On the flip side, fall break can also make you fall back in love with the university you now call home. College is stressful and sometimes we can forget what made us choose our school in the first place. Whether it's the beautiful campus, fun clubs and organizations or even classes you love, all of the things that make your school special can be forgotten with the stress and pressure of doing well. Going home and taking a break from college life for a few days can help you remember what is so great about your school.
Whether you are hours away or a short drive, fall break is a great time to take a breather from the stress of school and take time to spend with those you care about. Make the most of your fall break, because it goes by in a flash and before you know it you'll be back in your dorm room hitting the books and counting down the days until Thanksgiving, wishing you could lay in your own bed again.
