I am not only speaking for myself when I say that "I can't wait for Thanksgiving break to go home." College students all around America are all counting down the days until this week is finally over to go home for the holiday. For some students, this is their first time since August coming home. It really is something to look forward to. This break is much needed, especially with finals coming up shortly after the break. When it gets pitch black outside by 5 o'clock, all we really want to do is crawl up and sleep away all our problems until we can finally take the train back home. Here are the top reasons why we NEED Thanksgiving break to come..

1. REAL food

Eating the same, boring food each day can get old very quick. Turkey. Cranberry sauce. Stuffing. Green bean casserole. Sweet potato casserole. Cornbread. These are just some of the foods that make college students so excited to return home.A holiday which is centered around all different types of delicious home cooked meals is something us college student are very thankful for.

2. SLEEP

Sleep. I never realized how much sleep I used to get back home compared to the multiple all-nighters I had here in my school's library. We will all return home looking like we came out of the apocalypse and return back to campus looking nice and recharged. I certainly am thankful to be back in my room in the comfort of my own home.

3. Family

Going away to school and moving out of the house really allowed me to open my eyes and cherish my family. I am so excited to see my parents and sister again for more than just a weekend. There truly is no place like home. I am beyond thankful to be back home with my family and to spend nice quality time which we haven't had in months. Also, it will be nice to see my relatives, cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents who I have not seen since August and catch up with them.

4. My pets

There really is nothing like a person's bond with their pet. My poor dog may think I abandoned her when I left her in August, but to both of our delights, we will soon be reunited in a few days. Studies have shown that dogs can be big stress relievers, and after these intense few months of college, a nice cuddle with my favorite furry friend is much needed.

5. Reuniting with my friends

Although I feel like I am up to date with my friends due to social media and group chats, nothing beats that feeling of knowing all your friends are home for the break and it can finally go back to old times. Personally, I cannot wait to see my best friends and just hangout and drive around aimlessly and talk for hours and not get bored. I can't wait to see them and just give them the biggest hugs.

6. Black Friday Shopping

With Thanksgiving over, comes Christmas, and I am so looking forward to getting those amazing Black Friday deals. In my house it's a tradition to go shopping at 12 o'clock, and I am so excited to do it again with my family.

7. Realization that this semester is ALMOST over.

All the hard work we have been doing is almost finally done, and once we come back from Thanksgiving the countdown to a month free of work and a new semester begins.. but let's not forget with the semester almost over, finals are just beginning..

So, college students, take your break to de-stress and spend quality time with family and friends. It truly is something to be thankful for.