1. Family

Whether or not you get along with your family, at some point while you were away you wanted to say something to your mom or mention an inside joke to your sibling, and they weren’t around. Now you can make all those jokes and roast everyone without feeling bad about it later.

2. Friends

You remember all those old jokes and awkward moments from freshman year? Your high school friends do. That one time at prom? High school friends. Anything you want to talk about that happened before college? High school friends got your back. And they’re all completely on board with spending too much time laughing about the past.

3. Privacy

Between dorm life, roommates, and the community bathroom, sometimes you just wish you could close your door and get a break from everyone. Problem is, people are literally everywhere, and there’s always something going on. There may be things going on at home, but at least you have your own room to retreat to.

4. Comfort

Finally, a place where you can kick back on the bed and put things on the walls without worrying about Housing making you pay for it later. Everyone has seen you at your best and at your worst, so feel free to put on a pair of sweatpants and relax.

5. Food

The cafeteria food is generally pretty good, the staff has a lot of nice people, and it's fun to be able to eat with friends at every meal. But there’s something special about going home and eating your food whenever and wherever you want.