Summer time is the golden word for college students. Schools out, and unless you're taking summer classes, it's the time to party, go out and have some fun.

For those who move away for college, summertime is the period that a lot of students go back home temporarily, or go back to visit family, for a bit.

When I go back home to visit family there are, so many things that I look forward to.

My mom's home cooked meals

I can't emphasize how much I miss my mom's cooking. Although I do my own cooking at home, as a full-time student that works part-time, I don't always have the time to make "gourmet" meals for myself or even eat a delicious meal that isn't just chicken with veggies. Growing up in a Mexican household, my mom always had amazing meals ready for me to devour.

Catching up and hanging out with friends and family

Going away for college, I left most of my close friends back home. It's always a good time to catch up with friends and see where everybody is in life.

Enjoying time with my dog

One of the things I miss so much when I'm away from home is my dog. I miss him the most when I'm stressed out from classes and wish I could just cuddle up with him. As soon as I get home, I run outside to say "hi to him."

Spending time with my parents and siblings

There's nothing more relaxing than just hanging out at home with the people I grew up with and love. I definitely get homesick, so being able to be person to person with my parents and hug them makes me feel very homey.

Though I love the freedom of living on my own (with roommates) and experiencing a new life, there really is no place like home.