Spring break is one of the best breaks every college student gets. It is the perfect time to relax and decompress after the stresses of classes and midterms. Many people plan extravagant spring break trips with their friends, jetting off to tropical vacation spots to get a tan and enjoy the beach. However, I love going home for spring break. If you are like me and are going home for the break, here are some reasons to love going home.
1. Your own bed
I love being able to go home and jump into my bed. Sure, you can try and make your bed at school comfortable, but nothing compares to your bed at home. You can spend as much time in your bed without feeling bad because you have an open schedule. Most likely you will get more sleep in your bed than you will ever dream of at school.
2. Home-cooked meals or dinners out at your favorite restaurants
Although my mom may not be the best cook out there, I love her simple cooking. The dining halls are only good for so long. Anything home cooked, healthy and delicious makes me feel right at home. Also, it is fun to mix it up at home by going out to your favorite places in your hometown. Hey, you are only home for a week, so make your family spoil you by cooking your favorite meals or taking you out to your favorite restaurants.
3. Family
Family is the one thing that makes home feel solid. Your family are the people who help to make you who you are, so take advantage of the time that you have with them. I love doing simple things like going on runs or to the grocery store with my parents. Its fun to catch up with my siblings, who are still at home, on their day to day life. You only have a week, so soak up all the time you can with your family! You know that they are so happy that you chose to come home for the break!
4. Pets
If you are lucky enough to have pets, then you know how special it is to come home to them. I have three dogs and I always feel so warm inside when I come home and they want my attention. Nothing beats puppy love!
5. Netflix
In college, we rarely have time for ourselves as we are studying, participating in clubs, etc.. But when you go home for the break, you are finally able to take advantage of all your free time and decompress. You can binge watch as many shows as you want in the comfort of your bed, with no pressing matters to attend to. You are free to get lost in a new show you want to watch or you can catch up on the latest episodes that you have missed.
Enjoy your spring break no matter where it takes you!
