Though college life is full of fun and freedom, it can be hard. You don't have a kitchen filled with everything you need to cook yourself a delicious meal, your bed is five feet off the ground, and there's constant noise.

At home, there are so many little things we don't realize that we take for granted. After coming home for the week with the flu, I noticed all the things I loved about being home, and what I can't wait to come back to in a few weeks for summer break.

1. The dog.

Though FaceTiming your doggo is fun, nothing beats finally being reunited and cuddling for hours with your little fur-ball.

2. The shower.

I won't even get into dorm bathrooms, we all know how bad they are. So during your first shower back at home, take a second to appreciate the lack of hair and dirt on the floor and the fact that you aren't wearing shoes while you bathe.

3. The food.

Whenever I come home, my dad always offers to make me one of his famous fancy sandwiches, which is something I miss terribly at school. Not only is there a whole kitchen to make food in, but there's a full-sized pantry stocked with food that you didn't have to pay for. And that's something I'll never take for granted again.

4. The bed.

I don't care how nice your foam topper is at school, it will never beat coming home and flopping down on your bed in your own room.

5. The quietness.

If you're anything like me, the noise of college is hard to deal with. There's constant chatter, and coming back to a house of only three people in a quiet suburb is a much-welcomed change of pace. Although, after living in a dorm, I can no longer sleep without a fan on (because my roommate is a genius who introduced me to the magical world of white noise).

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Whether you're just home for a few weeks this summer, or are getting ready to spend the next three months lounging on the couch, don't forget to remember how lucky you are to have a quiet, clean, comfy home to relax in. And enjoy it while you can, because soon enough we'll be back to dining halls and communal bathrooms.