The first semester is coming closer and closer to it's close, but before the stress of finals, you can catch a break while celebrating Thanksgiving. There is much to be thankful for on thanksgiving but as a college student, there is much more to be thankful for.

1. Food

I cannot stress this enough. Eating dining hall food every single day for every meal can make you extremely upset and have you craving home cooked meals more than ever before. Take advantage of all the yummy food you will be eating over break. Thanksgiving is a big time for food, so get excited!

2. Family

Thanksgiving is a holiday spent with family. Enjoy your time at home with your loved ones, you don't see them that often. Help them cook, talk to them over dinner, and spend time together when you can because you will appreciate it when you look back.

3. Your Bed

After eating tons of food you will go into a food coma and have to sleep it off. What is better than sleeping in your own bed at home with a real mattress and no roommate to keep you up.

4. Friends

This is one break where everyone is home at the same time. All of your high school friends will be home, some for the first time since they left. make plans to reconnect and have fun like you used to. A Friendsgiving is in dire need.

5. Your Boyfriend/Girlfriend

You are of course very thankful for them, so thanksgiving is just another time to celebrate that. You will be looking forward to spending time with them after not seeing them enough. Both of you being home at the same time will be just like it used to , so make some more memories.

6. Thanksgiving Day

Whether your family comes to your house or if your traveling to see family, the whole day is surrounded by your loved ones. Cooking, eating, laughing and spending time together are all things to appreciate this holiday.