With Thanksgiving Break fast approaching, there seems to still be a number of hurdles to jump through before we can reach the finish line that is break.

1. You have been in such a class rut for weeks, it's amazing that you're still functioning in spite of so much negativity.

2. Just when you think you're on track with all of your work, you have that one professor who decides to pull a fast one and give you extra work/quiz/test.

3. You try to keep your life in order knowing how fragile your state is.

4. You see the break within your midst, and the days become hours, and the hours become minutes.

5. Of course, there is always that one person you know that somehow gets to leave a day early.

6. Regardless, once you see that check out card on your door, you know it's time to get ready to LEAVE!

7. You're cleaning your room in an attempt to not get charged for an improper check-out and it's the most efficient cleaning you have done in a LONG time.

8. As an RA, you must mentally prepare for the additional hours spent making sure the building is in one piece before leaving.

9. Which is why whenever there is that one resident who did not do the one thing you made sure to be very clear on, you can't help but feel disappointed.

10. But the feeling of having a floor where every person followed the checkout requirements is fantastic.

11. The journey towards a place far away from campus becomes so much more rewarding.

12. The food you have prepared on your table come that day of thanks is nothing but satisfying.

13. Just make sure you didn’t forget any assignments that had to be done while you’re gone.