It's almost everyone's most favorite time of the year....WINTER BREAK! But in order to get the earned prize that is a month of no classes, we must first conquer finals week. I don't know about you but this time of the year was always more fun when I was a sixth grader. There are more than a few reasons why.

First of all:

1. NO FINALS WEEK

Who has time to be in the holiday spirit when you're on your third all-nighter?

2. In-class holiday parties

Let's go back to the days of planning which oreos to buy for your class of 20-something instead of planning which classes to study for knowing you'll be in a lecture hall of over 200.

3. St. Nick's Day

Uh, where am I supposed to leave my shoes in a dorm? In the hallway? Might as well say adios,
shoes.

4. Eating a ton of candy guilt-free

Now if I sit on my couch and eat a whole bag of Hershey's candy cane kisses I only feel regret and eight pounds heavier.

5. That night-before christmas feeling

Don't get me wrong, I love Christmas. But it's a tad different without that butterfly feeling that won't let you fall asleep on Christmas eve.

6. Making homemade presents/ornaments

Now I empty out my nonexistent bank account during this time when eight years ago I was making clay mugs on top of clay mugs.

7. Advent Calendars

Instead of getting a chocolate every day until Christmas, I'm losing a part of my soul every day until finals are over.

8. "Ugly Christmas Sweater" Day

When I wear my favorite christmas sweater on the last day of classes, I'm just that annoying girl whose sweater keeps jingling every five seconds.

9. You actually had a Christmas list

Now you just have to find a nice way to tell your family "I just need money."