10 Questions I Got From My Relatives This Thanksgiving | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

10 Questions I Got From My Relatives This Thanksgiving

A Day In The Life

22
10 Questions I Got From My Relatives This Thanksgiving
The Daily Mail

The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, reflecting on the past year, and of course dealing with relatives. For most college students Thanksgiving is not just time where we finally get to have a home cooked meal, it's the day of endless questions regarding our personal lives and futures. For those of you who may still have PTSD from being interrogated by your aunt's and uncles, enjoy this compilation of questions that I actually got asked over the holidays.

1) How is school?

It's going well, I have a 20 page paper due tomorrow and my dorm room smells like mold but I saw a dog outside the library the other day so things are looking up.

2) Are you seeing anyone?

No I am still single but thank you for reminding me Aunt Betsy, I had almost forgotten.

3) How do you feel about senior year?

Senior year makes me feel like I should have used this holiday as an opportunity to pass my resume around the dinner table.

4) You look great, are you working out?


Thank you! No I actually don't workout, I just ran out of money on my meal plan.

5) How did you run out of money on your meal plan so quickly?

Well it all started when Pub 56 let me take the aux cord....

6) Are you learning anything interesting in your classes?

I've learned that my body can survive on less then 4 hours of sleep but thats more of an observation then a stone cold fact.

7) Must be getting really cold up there in Canton, eh?

Actually it hasn't gone into the negatives yet so I guess there is a plus side to global warming after all!

8) Are you sure it's a good idea to take a post-grad year?

Haha no Uncle David I am actually not sure at all, so how about I call you in a year or so and we can discuss wether or not I still feel good about my decision.

9) Have you applied to any jobs or internships yet?

Funny you ask, I applied for one the other day but I spelled references wrong throughout my entire list of references so I am not expecting much.

10) Maeve, is that your 6th glass of wine?

Yes mom, yes it is.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

186
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 14 Stages Of The Last Week Of Class

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

269
black marker on notebook

December... it's full of finals, due dates, Mariah Carey, and the holidays. It's the worst time of the year, but the best because after finals, you get to not think about classes for a month and catch up on all the sleep you lost throughout the semester. But what's worse than finals week is the last week of classes, when all the due dates you've put off can no longer be put off anymore.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

28 Daily Thoughts of College Students

"I want to thank Google, Wikipedia, and whoever else invented copy and paste. Thank you."

886
group of people sitting on bench near trees duting daytime

I know every college student has daily thoughts throughout their day. Whether you're walking on campus or attending class, we always have thoughts running a mile a minute through our heads. We may be wondering why we even showed up to class because we'd rather be sleeping, or when the professor announces that we have a test and you have an immediate panic attack.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

The Great Christmas Movie Debate

"A Christmas Story" is the star on top of the tree.

2176
The Great Christmas Movie Debate
Mental Floss

One staple of the Christmas season is sitting around the television watching a Christmas movie with family and friends. But of the seemingly hundreds of movies, which one is the star on the tree? Some share stories of Santa to children ("Santa Claus Is Coming to Town"), others want to spread the Christmas joy to adults ("It's a Wonderful Life"), and a select few are made to get laughs ("Elf"). All good movies, but merely ornaments on the Christmas tree of the best movies. What tops the tree is a movie that bridges the gap between these three movies, and makes it a great watch for anyone who chooses to watch it. Enter the timeless Christmas classic, "A Christmas Story." Created in 1983, this movie holds the tradition of capturing both young and old eyes for 24 straight hours on its Christmas Day marathon. It gets the most coverage out of all holiday movies, but the sheer amount of times it's on television does not make it the greatest. Why is it,
then? A Christmas Story does not try to tell the tale of a Christmas miracle or use Christmas magic to move the story. What it does do though is tell the real story of Christmas. It is relatable and brings out the unmatched excitement of children on Christmas in everyone who watches. Every one becomes a child again when they watch "A Christmas Story."

Keep Reading...Show less
student thinking about finals in library
StableDiffusion

As this semester wraps up, students can’t help but be stressed about finals. After all, our GPAs depends on these grades! What student isn’t worrying about their finals right now? It’s “goodbye social life, hello library” time from now until the end of finals week.

1. Finals are weeks away, I’m sure I’ll be ready for them when they come.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments