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Spending Family Weekend Without The Family

You're not alone, and you don't need to feel lonely.

 Sarah J. Snoddy
Nov 01, 2016
Hollins University
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It's rough spending Family Weekend without, well, your family. But just because it feels like everybody else is having a good time with their family units, doesn't mean you are alone, and doesn't mean you need to feel lonely. With a few coping techniques, you too can survive this.

1. Call home!

Requirements: a phone, and a decent amount of patience/occasional feigned interest

2. Netflix out your pain.

Requirements: do you really need motivation to watch Netflix?

3. Head to the library.

Requirements: literacy

**note: Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.**

4. Go on an adventure of independence!

Requirements: transportation, possibly a map, money will likely be helpful, and maybe some pepper spray

5. FaceTime your homies from home

Requirements: not necessarily FaceTime, Skype or Oovoo work as well

6. Retail therapy.

Requirements: money, a sense of frugality, coupons, and maybe a thrift shop

7. #Gymflow

Requirements: a gym, and a lot of motivation- oh, and a water bottle

8. Student Activities

Requirements: student activity event calendar, interest in socialization, Troy Bolton optional

9. Homework.

Requirements: hecka motivation and sobriety

10. Hang with your homies

Requirements: a friendship as real as the POTUS and VPOTUS, or at least someone you can laugh with

11. Write letters

Requirements: writing utensil, something to write on, recipient optional but your Aunt Linda will probably write you back

12. Redecorate

Requirements: a forgiving/helpful roommate


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