The winter holiday is right around the corner for a lot of us students. There are so many things we’re all anticipating, here are my top five:

1. Sleeping in

More than likely the semester has been stressful enough for most of us. One of the biggest things I’m looking forward to about winter break is the fact I can catch up on some sleep, especially in my own bed. From 8 a.m. classes to all nighters, catching up on lack of sleep is definitely something I will be doing over break.

2. Home Cooked Meals

These are my favorite! Nothing beats a home cooked meal. They are definitely much better than the dining hall food and probably more nutritious. There’s a say in what to eat and you can even help make the food if you’re into that!

3. Relaxing

So not all of us will be relaxing, especially when some of us have jobs. But winter break gives us all a time to chill down and let our brain recover from finals. It’ll be nice to have a moment to think about things other than the massive amount of learning materials we are being taught. We can read, take a bath, or binge watch Netflix whenever we want rather than shove a various amount of theories or facts into our minds to be quizzed on.

4. Extra Shifts

Yes, you heard me. The holiday is the perfect time to pick up extra shifts. Since a school semester can be slightly intense, you may not find too much time to work. More than likely, there’s a lot of time you will waste so why not make some extra cash? Let friends and family members know you’re available to babysit or check and see if your old job is willing to let you pick up a few shifts.

5. Family

Most importantly, we’re able to see a majority of our family members. Semesters are crazy, we’re either locked in our rooms studying or trying to squeeze in time to go to the gym or pick up a shift. It can be kind of hectic to see family members during the school year. The holiday gives us a nice break where we can go hang out with our cousins or see our favorite aunts and uncles.

As a college student, enjoy your winter break! I understand life at home might be a little crazy, but don’t waste the days away. Spring semester is right around the corner and it’ll only get more intense from there. You might miss your school friends a bit, but have fun and enjoy your time away.

Happy Holidays!