This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Toronto chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Our last giveaway of the year has officially closed and with over sixty responses, it’s safe to say that this was our most successful giveaway yet! Thank you so much for sharing a bit of your holiday cheer with us here at HerCampus, and it was a truly uplifting experience to read all the fun and relaxing things that U of T collegiettes have planned to keep them going through finals week. We have randomly selected six winners for our demi-survival kit and 1 winner for the grand-survival kit, which will be announced at the end of this post. Before the announcement, however, we would like to share what U of T collegiettes are most looking forward to in December.

Twitter:

I’m looking forward to staying under my warm blanket and doing nothing :) – Farzana

I’m looking forward to relaxing over the Christmas holidays after some stressful exams! – Katie

I’m most looking forward to the relief of being free from exams in December ! – Joanna

Christmas and a break from classes are what I’m looking forward to this December. Bring on the break! – Katie

I’m looking forward to post-exam de-stressing with hot choco + marshmallows! – Charlie

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I’m looking forward to finishing finals, Christmas music, spend quality time with family and making my first Christmas memories with my boyfriend. – Ami

I’m looking forward to Christmas music 24/7 and having all my friends and fam close by! – Sophie

Looking forward to the lights, glitter, Christmas music and movies… it’s a beautiful time of year. – Aneta

I’m looking forward to my sister coming home for Christmas from school in Ireland!  - Carly

Looking forward to catching up on sleep and unwatched TV shows and movies on my bucket list! – Diandra

Sitting by the fireplace and playing shinny with everyone finally home! – Anah

I’m looking forward to pond hockey and an infinite amount of Christmas cookies – Kimberly  

I’m looking forward to time catching up with my friends and time to sleep! – Julie

Looking forward to winter break, Christmas music and time with family! – Leora  

I’m looking forward to being able to see my close friends again. I’m definitely excited for the new years and winter break. Also for skating, sleeping in, all nighters, and the parties. – Nicky

Looking forward to going to Texas to see the fam and sleep.  – Alissa

There are so many things I’m looking forward to. One thing is definitely getting this first semester over with LOL. But I’m also definitely looking forward to seeing my close friends again since we all went our separate ways after high school. Other than that, I’m super excited to give gifts, go skating, huddle and cuddle up, sleep in, snack all day and watch movies all night and not regret it because I won’t have any assignments due the next day. – Queenie

Most of all I am looking forward to having time to relish in the gladness of being around family and friends while creating lasting memories and new traditions . – Malya

I’m looking forward to see my long-distance boyfriend and spend Christmas together with him – Sasha

 I’m looking forward to the peace and quiet that blankets the city with snow. And cozy nights in thick sweaters by the fire with the people I love most. And to end off perhaps one the best year of my life, full of immense change and growth that came with moving out and starting university. And starting off 2015 with the right attitude. December is a month of closure, gratitude, love, celebration, and renewal – Julia

I’m looking forward to spending time with friends and family. Sleeping in, shopping, movies and also, maybe traveling to New York. – Wasifer     

Can’t wait to go back to New York and see my great aunt! Also, Barnes & Nobles. – Alexandra 

I absolutely cannot wait to get into the Christmas spirit by going skating, decorating the Christmas tree and spending time with all of my loved ones! :) Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. – Lydia  

Looking forward to spending quality time with the family over the Christmas holiday and skiing. – Annie 

    Watching Christmas movies and being home! –Eva

I’m looking forward to my family’s first ever Christmas in Canada and getting to chill out once exams and through. Gotta try some eggnog also, although I’m not too excited about THAT. – Kate      

I’m looking forward to eggnog lattes!  – Madelin

Pumped for snow most of all, looking forward to my pals coming back from all their far-offs. Digging that Sound of Music CD they always play across from the Eaton Centre in winter. Ye~ – Adelin 

I’m looking forward to finishing finals, and then flying home to the West Coast ‪#bestcoast to spend some quality time with my family. – Ashley

I’m looking forward to catching up on sleep and Netflix. It’s been three very long months! – Farzana

I’m looking forward to December because I’ll be trying to make other people’s Christmas through hospitality, the gifts and by giving back!  – Brittany

I’m looking forward to spending the holidays with my family since I only get to see them once a year.  – Brandi       

Home-cooked meals for two weeks – Chelsea 

I’m looking forward to relaxing, Christmas, spending time with family and friends, and shopping. – Jasmine

Blizzards, ice storms and all nature has in store for us.- Jennifer 

Can’t wait to sleep in, cook, knit and read things that aren’t textbooks! – Aviva 

Looking forward to the first time not working over the holidays so I can spend some stress-free, quality time with my family, friends and puppy. – Anjali

Snow!!! And red cups at Starbucks  - Diane

I’m most looking forward to sleeping in, spending time with family, and going Christmas shopping. – Kimia

Looking forward to getting into the Christmas spirit, cooking and baking holiday treats to share with friends ♡. – Amber 

I’m looking forward to fixing my sleep schedule. And not having to write an essay for approximately 30 days! The holidays can’t come soon enough!  – Jasmine

Looking forward to holiday movies and music :D  – Samantha

I’m most looking forward to ending exams and spending time with my family stress free!  – Leora

Coming home. – Madeleine

Two words: BOXING DAY.  – Grace

Looking forward to spending some time with my family. – Jane

Looking forward to Christmas after all the exams are over. – Lina 

I’m looking forward to blissful nothingness. And snow outside my window. And hot chocolate and a blanket. That is all. – Enxhi

I’m looking forward to getting my exams over with and being able to concentrate on gift-wrapping and holiday baking!  – Teodora   

Looking forward to light decorating, skiing, playing with snow, exam celebrations, and sleeping in – Emma  

I am most looking forward to the good food back at home and spending tons of stress free time with my family. I’m also looking forward to the holiday rush at my parents restaurant because it makes me proud that people choose us to spend their Christmas time meal with.  – Pamela

Looking forward to the holidays! Spending time with family and friends, and taking a break from school! – Lily

I’m most looking forward to finally listening to my long Christmas playlist without people constantly telling me that “it’s only November!” – Mary

I’m looking forward to catching up on my beauty sleep, being stress free, and my 21st birthday. – Vanessa

I’m most looking forward to seeing my family and friends again after having been away from my home in Dubai for six months – also Christmas on the beach! – Ayesha 

I’m most looking forward to 2 entire weeks of not thinking about derivatives or genetics or reaction mechanisms. – Sydney

    What I’m looking forward to most this December break is having my mom healthy again she’s going for surgery Dec. 3rd for a near cancer scare and I’m so happy that although she will pretty much be bedridden, she will be well for the holidays and many more Christmases to come. Best Christmas gift I could ever ask for. – Victoria

  Catching snowflakes on my tongue while wearing cozy socks!  – Gwynn

Love the days off school to relax and enjoy the holiday atmosphere!  – Eugenie

I’m most looking forward to the winter break after all exams are done, and also Christmas is coming, which is my fav holiday of the year! Can’t wait for all the get-togethers during Christmas! – Elaine

Now announcing the winners to the six demi-packs:

1) Julia K.

2) Lydia C.

3) Ayesha A.

4) Carly H.

5) Teodora P.

6) Katie O. (@katieowens13)

And our grand prize goes to: Victoria R!

Congratulations ladies, and thank you to everybody who entered the contest! Prizes will be available for pickup from December 1st to 5th in the ASSU (Arts and Science Students Union) Office, located in SS1068, 100 St. George Street. We hope you enjoyed reading these as much as we did, and we wish you a happy end to the fall semester!

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