When you are constantly at home you take for granted the luxuries of being home. Being at college is always fun, but on the shorts breaks that you are at home you realize all the great parts of going back.
Your own bed
If for most of your life you had a bed that is bigger than a twin, college beds are not a fun adjustment to make. Being able to sprawl out in your bed at home without your roommate right there is blissful.
Your dog
No one is every happier to see you than the dog, and you are probably the most happy about seeing the dog. I have been told that people who do not have a dog can not fathom the miss, but people who do have dogs know the pure joy of spending time with you best furry friend again.
No shower shoes
Being able to shower without flip flops is oddly satisfying. Not having to carry the shower caddy is also a great benefit of the at home shower. You can even take a bath if you want. You could take one at school, but who would dare risk lounging around in a dorm bathtub.
Treated like royalty
Once you leave home for a while your presence becomes a holiday. Parents want to buy you things and take you out for meals. They realize how much they miss you. Suddenly you not bringing clothes to the laundry room is not the end of the world. What an interesting change of events.
The food
Nothing ever beats the food your family makes. The food at my sorority is great and all, but there is nothing better than mom’s home cooking.
Out of the bubble
The Butler Bubble is real and once you are out of it for a while it is a nice break. Just getting away for a while can be rewarding and a fantastic mental health break.
No homework
Although you might have looming homework, when you are at home it is easy to push it to the side and breath for a little while.
Better TV
I watch little to no TV at school. When I go home, me and the DVR have a date to catch up on all my shows I have missed.
Even though being at college is awesome, there is nothing better than going home for a break.
