For college students, home is the finest vacation spot where the daily routine doesn't exist. It's a place of comfort, and where we would all rather be instead of our limited dorm rooms. In the spirit of Columbus Day weekend and going home, here are a few reminders of what to look forward to.

1. The water

I don't know what it is exactly, but the taste of the filtered water from my fridge is really one of a kind. Nothing excites me more than grabbing an ice-cold water in my favorite scratched up cup and sitting down on the comfiest couch in my living room :)

2. Your Car

Since I do not have my car up at school, I am so excited to go home and drive for a little while. After not having a car for a few months, I realize that driving around is one of my favorite things to do regardless the terrible drivers on Long Island.

3. Your family

Being very family oriented makes it hard to be away from them for so long, but only makes a short time that we have together even better. My family is who I am closest with, so when I'm home I am in the complete comfort of my surroundings, and nothing is better than being comfy.

4. Your bedroom

Dorm rooms are cool. Bedrooms are cooler. I like having a friend around all the time, but I also miss my privacy a ton. I also miss the colors of my walls, because I've had enough of white walls.

5. The couch

That couch that is the comfiest couch in the whole world right in front of your TV. The couch that your family fights to be on. Yeah, that couch. I love that couch.

6. Smell of cooking

Since there are no ovens in dorm halls, the smell of food doesn't exist. Unless you go to the dining hall and get that sweet smell of french fries. As pleasing as the smell of french fries can be, it tends to become a bit much.

7. The noise

I grew up with two other younger siblings who are always in and out the door to get to practice for one of their many sports, so I miss the sound of my front door slamming shut when someone is in a rush to go somewhere. I also miss the creeks on my staircase when I go upstairs. And I even the obnoxious sound of my hamster running on his wheel at night. We all have these homey sounds that make home the great place that it is.

8. Wearing gray on gray, and not feeling judged

Ah yes, I definitely miss walking around the house in the ugliest and comfiest clothes. Not having to change to get food is such a privilege.

9. The routine

Since I'm home just for the vacation, I'll be pretty out of my routine. But I get to see my family's daily routine and appreciate that I don't have one (for the time being).

10. Your pet

I have a little hamster that I am looking forward to seeing, but unfortunately he never really knows when I'm gone or not so I don't get any love back :(