The past three months at school have been nothing less than perfect. Reuniting with your friends, staying up way too late, doing countless hours of homework, dancing way too hard, being reckless, and having the best time. You have made new friends or have found new relationships you value more than you did before. You have already had a few tailgates, a few informals, a formal, and a dozen papers due. But, by this point you are starting to really miss your fam-bam and your house in general. This time last year, I was extremely homesick and just wanted to spend a week at home. I was blessed with two nights and one day at home, because of practice, but this year I am ecstatic for this week long break that is approaching. Here are some reasons to be grateful for fall break.

1. You need a break.

2. Your brain is fried chicken... let it rest for a few days before diving back into the books again.

3. Your parents and siblings miss you.

4. You miss them even more.

5. You need some long deep hours of sleep.

6. ^In your own big bed.

7. You need some home cooked meals.

8. Or you need to hit up your fav restaurants.

9. You need to remember how much you love your school friends by being apart for a hot second.

10. You need to spend time alone.

11. You have already put your body through a lot; it needs time to cleanse and rest.

12. You need time to strictly chill.

13. And do absolutely nothing.

Everyone needs a break every once in a while, and I'm so thrilled for it. It is definitely well deserved for all college kids by this point.