When college students leave home and go to school, we leave behind friends, family, and many of the familiar comforts we've grown used to having near. Many aspects of home are dearly missed by us, but for those with dogs at home, their furry little faces are some of the things we miss the most. Here's a list of 6 times college students miss their dogs:

1. When we need someone to cuddle with

We can cuddle with our friends here at school if they're down for it, but there's nothing like reaching for your four legged friend and handing out belly rubs until they'll willingly stay in your bed all day.

2. When it's a nice day outside

When we're home with our dogs, walks are a necessity on the first few beautiful spring days of the year. There's plenty to do at college when it's nice out, but sometimes we just miss spending time with someone who appreciates sunny days more than any human ever could.

3. When we're in need of a good listener

Sometimes we just need to vent, and dogs are the only ones who will be all ears without judging or giving unsolicited advice. Usually they'll hold our gaze for hours as we talk, but it's not even insulting when they fall asleep.

4. When it's snack time

Our dogs are always down for some guilt free snacking. Peanutbutter? Chips? Ice cream? The only time they judge you is if you don't share.

5. When we're in the mood for a joy ride

Nothing beats a dogs reaction to "Wanna go for a ride?" and even less compares to seeing your dog's head hanging out the window on the passenger's side.

6. When something exciting happens

Remember your when your first college acceptance letter came in the mail? Who was by your side? When something exciting happens, there's no better friend to share the news with than your dog. No one will jump around and bark with us, whether there's a reason to or not, quite like they will.

There are many things to miss when we're away at college: our family, our friends, our own beds... The list continues. Despite the countless items to be listed, topping that list for many college students are our dogs. Sometimes the days are long without our dogs by our sides, but one thing we look forward to just as much as Mom's home cooked dinners is our dogs greeting us at the door.