Being away at school can be tough sometimes. You miss your family, your home, and your friends. But Thanksgiving break is finally here and now is the time to take in everything wonderful that comes with being home. Here are the ten best things about being home for the holidays.

1. Homemade cooking

College is for top ramen and microwavable mac n' cheese. Home is for delicious food actually cooked in an oven. Commence shoveling.

2. Seeing friends

Going to school without your bffs is sad but it makes coming home and seeing them that much more special.

3. Seeing your pets

Finally, someone who will cuddle with you and not be weird about it.

4. Watching football

Nothing better than eating chips, drinking beer and watching football with the fam. (GO HAWKS)

5. Cable

If you're like me and you don't have a television, going home and being able to watch whatever on television is incredible.

6. Not having to do your own laundry

Or your mom will make you do it and then this is a moot point.

7. Sleeping in your own bed

Be careful to not spend the whole break in bed, this could very easily happen.

8. Family movie nights

Grab a cozy blanket and some popcorn and cuddle up with your family. Even if it seems lame you'll miss them when you're gone.

9. Having a full fridge of food

With just a mini fridge at school, having a full sized fridge at home is heavenly.

10. Thanksgiving Dinner