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20 Things College Students Are Thankful For

A few things to reflect on as you get one holiday closer to the end of the semester.

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20 Things College Students Are Thankful For
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If there's one thing every college student is thankful for, it's Thanksgiving break. The excitement of going home to see family and friends and eat home cooked meals is pretty much bouncing off the walls all across college campuses and for many, it's a time to finally slow down and reflect on everything that has happened during the past few weeks at school. It's also a time to reflect on the most important joys of being a student. Without further ado, here are 20 things every college student is thankful for.

1. Naps.

Before class, after class, in-between class, pretty much whenever the schedule allows.

2. Netflix.

There's always that one show to watch instead of doing homework.

3. Coffee.

Nuff said.

4. Sweatpants, always.

They make 8 a.m. classes more bearable, am I right?

5. The chance to hit snooze on your alarm.

Five more minutes can easily turn into 20 but hey, as long as we get up 10 minutes before class, we can swing it.

6. Classes with a flexible attendance policy.

6 skips allowed for the entire semester? Sign me up.

7. Strong wifi connections.

This itself is a blessing from God.

8. Extended deadlines.

You know those professors who decide the class needs a few extra days to work on something either because of a class conflict or because they haven't caught up on grading? Those are the best, the real MVPs.

9. Professors who don't take attendance.

Do I need to say anything more.

10. Take-home exams.

A test I can take in my PJs, at my dorm or in the comfort of my bed? Thanks prof.

11. Weekends.

While there may be homework, there's typically a bit more of an excuse for free time.

12. Game days.

Time to let that inner school spirit shine!

13. Chipotle, Jimmy Johns, or Pizza.

Basically anything delicious that isn't from the campus cafeteria.

14. Discounts and free things just for being a college student.

Time to whip out that college student ID.

15. Friends back home.

There's nothing like seeing and talking to those forever friends who know you best.

16. Chances to see family.

Anytime, anyplace.

17. Mail.

Come on, you'd be lying if you said you weren't all about those care packages.

18. Thanksgiving break and all the free, homecooked food.

Can I get an amen?

19. Going home for the holidays and breaks.

Thankful for Thanksgiving.

20. The reminder that the semester will soon be coming to a close.

Once Thanksgiving is over the semester will resume but soon we'll be saying hello to sleeping in, guilt-free Netflix marathons and most importantly, no homework, stress or deadlines.

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