Even though it's only a four-day excursion, Thanksgiving Break definitely affords college students the much-needed rest that they covet. Between this semester, tryptophan from the Thanksgiving turkey, and the comfort of your bed, you're probably more than tired, and the idea of doing work likely seems totally unappealing. So, here are 10 gifs that accurately portray you attempting to do schoolwork over Thanksgiving break:
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1. Drink lots of tea with honey.
Photo by Jessica Mangano on UnsplashDrinking tea always soothes my throat whenever I'm sick and adding honey will only help! Every kind of tea has its own personal benefits for you, so you can never go wrong with a cup of tea while sick. Different teas provide you with different nutrients, and the more nutrients your body has, the better it will feel. My personal favorite flavor of tea is vanilla honey tea.
2. Get a good amount of rest.
Photo by Isabella Fischer on UnsplashSomething my dad always tells me when I am sick is that "sleep is the best healer." I have to say, in my experience of getting sick, making sure that I am getting enough sleep has always helped in my process of feeling better. One thing to be careful of is to be sure that you aren't getting too much sleep because that could opposite effects.
3. Make an appointment with the health center or at a doctor's office.
Photo by Alexandr Podvalny on UnsplashIf you don't feel better in a couple of days, it is best to either make an appointment with the student health center or your doctor's office, or go to a local Urgent Care to see if you can be prescribed any antibiotics to help you get better. The important thing to remember about antibiotics is to also take probiotics to balance it out and to help you boost your immune system in the future.
4. Stock up on soup and crackers.
A lot of times, being sick also means having a weak stomach, so eating light foods like soup is always the best route to take until your stomach is strong enough for more solid foods. Also, try to eat toast or crackers with your soup to help settle your stomach.
5. If you are able to, go home.
Finally, staying in the dorms may be one of the factors in your lack of healing. If a parent can come and get you, or if there is any way for you to go home, you should take advantage of this. Don't worry about missing class, if you email your professors and/or have a doctor's note, they will most likely be understanding.
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1. “What am I supposed to do if everything doesn’t work out like it does in my head?”
Photo by Nik Shuliahin 💛💙 on UnsplashIt’s normal to stress about the future. I guess the fear of the unknown really takes over. One thing can be totally and completely planned out in your head, but in reality, it’s just in your head.
2. “I really hope everything I’ve learned can be used to make a difference one day.”
The one thing that everyone in their undergraduate studies thinks. Along with the infamous, “What if I don’t even end up using my degree?”
3. “I didn’t think it would be this hard.”
Photo by Joice Kelly on UnsplashAnd no one does. For a little bit, being off and “on your own” feelings fun and exciting, but the stress of the real world can catch up to you.
4. “I wonder what would have happened if I did _______”
Ah, the what if’s. “What if I majored in Forensic Science or Elementary Education?” “What if I went to a different university?” “What if I didn’t go out of state?” Happens more often than not.
5. “I wish my parents were here.”
Wanting to grow up is all you can think about in high school. But being away from them truly show how much their physical absence can influence everything.
6. “Should I get another job?”
Photo by Liam Martens on UnsplashAs if working and going to school at the same time weren’t stressful enough. But another little paycheck does sound pretty good.
7. “Are my grades good enough?”
Photo by Marga Santoso on UnsplashThoughts of graduate schools and required GPA’s can seem to cloud thoughts and make the overall school situation mote stressful than it is.
8. “How long will it even take me to get to where I want to be?”
Photo by Joshua J. Cotten on UnsplashLike exactly how long am I supposed to wait before I own a mansion and a yacht?
9. “What should I get my graduate degree in?”
If you’ve ever looked into graduate school degrees, you know that there is so much in-depth studies that you can earn your Master’s degree in. With most demanding jobs requiring a graduate degree, it can be nerve racking to decide what to study in what is “the beginning of the end.“
10. “What am I going to do when my meal card runs out?”
The dreaded hour. I dont’t think anyone is really ready for the moment that their meal card shuts back down to zero. When those double digits come up, you know the end is near.
11. “Am I where I need to be?”
Evaluating your place in life and things like your job and degree path may be overwhelming. Thinking that what you’re doing is a waste of time will only put you steps back from where you need to be.
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