It's almost Thanksgiving and if you're in college, that means a whole bunch of exciting things: lots of food, lots of family, going home to be in your own bed...but it also means being with relatives and having them ask you the same questions over and over again. You don't mind answering the first few, but after a while it gets old explaining what your major is, what you plan to do after school, how that's going to make any money, and if there's a significant other in the picture. But don't worry! I'm here to provide you with some nontraditional responses and help keep your holiday interesting!
1. How's school going?
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"Great! I'm dropping out next semester to become an exotic dancer!"
"Um...it's great. Absolutely fine."
"I actually got kicked out earlier this semester for excessive drinking."
"It's going great! I've made so many friends! We hang out all the time."
"It's okay. I stay in my room most of the time. Studying!"
2. What are you majoring in again?
"Gosh, can't you remember? It's..."
"Oh, you just wouldn't understand."
"It's called ____, which is basically underwater basket weaving, but official."
"(What you're actually majoring in)"
"Well, right now I'm undecided, but I have interests in this subject..."
2b. Can you really do anything with that?
"Uh, yeah?"
"Most jobs only need a degree, they don't care what it's in."
"I'm getting a degree in something I'm interested in, thanks."
"No, but that's okay."
"Yes, and I will. Thanks for your confidence."
3. Do you like your roommate?
"Yeah, we get along great! I think we're going to stay good friends!"
"No, we really hate each other."
"What roommate?"
"We get along, but we're not besties or anything."
4. Is there a significant other in the picture?
"Yeah I have a significant other. They just don't know it yet."
"No, nobody likes me."
"Yes, actually. I just started dating them..."
"Well, not a significant other, but I have a few special friends!"
"I'm not looking to date anyone right now. I'm focusing on my studies."
5. How are your classes going?
"When I go to class, they're great!"
"They're alright, but I wish they were more interesting."
"What classes?"
"The bedside psychology class I'm in is great!"
"Really interesting because they're in my major!"
6. What are you going to do after school?
"Cry."
"Figure out a way to pay back my student loans."
"I'm looking at graduate school, but I can't decide if it's worth it."
"Get a job, I hope."
"Something interesting, I'm sure."
7. When are you graduating?
"On time! It's a miracle!"
"Whenever I feel like it."
"Never, I don't want to leave college."
"Early, because I can."
"A few semesters late, but it's okay because I'm graduating. With a degree."
I know, it's going to be a hard few days filled with constant questions. But just know they're probably asking because they care about what you're doing. It'll be okay, we all believe in you. Besides, you'll be back in school shortly either way, so you can happily hole up in your room and watch Netflix with no judgement!
