It's no secret Long Island is one of the greatest places on planet earth (duh), but it can be easily forgotten when you're busy at school with friends, parties, work, internships, jobs and relationships. And yet, there's something about coming home that washes that all away for a moment, or a week. But coming home to Long Island isn't just like coming home anywhere else. There's lots of friends to see, pizza to binge on, and beaches to visit (even when it's cold AF), all before heading back to school. Here's 14 things all Long Islander's due when they come home for break.

1. Bagels Bagels Bagels.

2. And where there's bagels, there's brunch!

3. Coffee from your local Dunkin, Starbucks, or favorite cafe. Because they just don't make it the same at school.

4. OP RUNS!

If you don't go on OP runs/ don't know what an OP run is, you can politely get the hell out.

5. Or drives across the Robert Moses causeway, if you live further east.

Nothing like that view...

6. Getting together with friends.

7. Taking walks on the beach even though you may be bundled up in your winter coat.

8. And possibly being adventurous enough to go to the FI lighthouse.

9. Going on at least one trip into NYC.

Because you've been gone for a while, you're basically a tourist again.

10. Going to your favorite place for food.

Whether it be All American, Little V's, La Piazza, Sushi, Seaport Deli, etc. nothing is better than your favorite food in a familiar place.

11. Don't forget mom's cooking.

12. And spending quality time with your dog of course.

13. Blasting Billy Joel everywhere you go because you're BACK baby!

14. And don't forget still hanging out with school friends, who are lucky enough to live on the greatest island like you are.

What beats being home?