Depending on where you go to school, winter break can range anywhere from two weeks to a full month home. We all desperately need a break from classes and exams, and let's be real—a break from drinking probably wouldn't hurt, either. Don't get me wrong, we all need some time to relax, but college students hit a certain point where they are counting down the days until they go back to school. No matter how long your university's winter break is, you will most likely experience the following phases.

1. The "holy sh*t, I'm done with finals" phase

During finals week, students all over the country and insanely eager to be done with their exams and finally get home. I would know, I brought my suitcase to my last final and went straight to the airport once I was done.

2. The "I can't wait to do absolutely nothing all break" phase

Insert the ridiculously long list of shows you plan to binge-watch on Netflix.

3. The "alright, what now?" phase

This usually takes place once you binge watched everything you wanted to watch absurdly fast.

4. The "hanging out with your parents" phase

This occurs when you are so bored that you begin to participate in activities with your parents that you NEVER imagined ever being a part of.

5. The "get me out of here" phase

This happens when you have finally had enough of home and would literally do anything to go back to school and be with your friends again.

6. And finally, "the day before going back to school" phase

When you are so unbelievably excited to go back to school that you cannot even sleep and just want to wake up and be back at your favorite place in the world.