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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at SMU chapter.

Exam season is approaching, which means stress, tests and tears. It also means going home, hopefully to some home-cooked meals. My mom makes the best food, but there are a few favorites I crave, especially in times of stress. Here are a few of my guilty pleasur foods! 

Grilled Cheese

Nothing slaps harder that a sandwich that you didn’t have to make yourself. A classic grilled cheese always hits the spot after a busy exam cram session.

Hot Chocolate

This might not be a food, but this drink always puts me in a good mood. There’s not many things better than dunking marshmellows in a steaming cup of hot chocolate.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

My mother has the best secret recipe for chocolate chip cookies and I love to make them with her. I am VERY guilty of sneaking bits of cookie dough as well.

French Toast

Breakfast food warms the soul and who doesn’t love a good french toast. My mom adds cinnamon to the batter to give it a little extra flavor and it is so yummy! 

Mac and Cheese

A warm bowl full of mac and cheese never fails to put a smile on my face. This comfort meal is always such a mood lifter after a stressful exam.

Hope these foods help combat your exam stress. Winter break is coming soon, so goodbye dining hall food!

I am a sophomore at Southern Methodist University and I intend to double major in Public Relations and Political Communication with a minor in English. I am our chapter's Her Campus President and am so happy to be in a leadership role in a field I am passionate about! I am from Dallas, Texas and journalism has been a big part of my life all through high school and the years I have spent so far in college.
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