Spring break is in a week, and I am LITERALLY SO EXCITED, Y'ALL. Here are five of the (many) things I am looking forward to this break.

1. Sleeping in my own bed.

Dorm beds are infamously uncomfortable, and while mine isn't the worst thanks to a thick mattress pad, I'm still very ready to be back in my own bed.

2. Seeing my family (and my pets).

The downside to going to school 700+ miles away from home is that I don't get to see my family for months at a time, so breaks are easily one of the best parts of the semester. There are also five rabbits and two cats at home that I haven't seen in several months, and I'm SO excited to see them again.

3. Going to the beach.

The Oregon coast is beautiful, yes, but it's got nothing on the Bay Area.

4. No more homework being assigned.

I mean yes, I have homework to do over the break, and I will be given more homework before the break, but my professors can't assign me any more homework during the break. I count that as a win.

5. Real, home-cooked meals.

Food from home > school cafeteria food.