The 7 Stages You Go Through Before Thanksgiving Break | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

The 7 Stages You Go Through Before Thanksgiving Break

Because everyone goes through them.

9
The 7 Stages You Go Through Before Thanksgiving Break
Google Images

Thanksgiving break is a chance to relax and spend time with family, and of course stuff your face with turkey. For college students it’s a little different. It’s the time where being stressed out is an understatement and you seem to go through many different stages.

Papers, Exams, and projects, oh my!

It seems like all your professors decide that right before thanksgiving break is the time to assign a million things to do and you don’t even know where to begin.

Where did all of my money go?

This is also the time where you realize all of your money you saved up from working in the summer and from refund checks have dissolved from your bank account and you maybe have $5 left.

Are you still watching?

Yes, I am still watching Netflix. I have no money to do anything else and I’m avoiding all the papers and studying I have to do. Of course, this results in me binge watching as much Netflix as I can.

Turkey time

This is also the time where you mentally prepare yourself to bring back all of the leftovers from thanksgiving. Thanks for all the Tupperware mom, it’s finally useful.

Are you dating anyone? How are your grades? Future goals?

The dreaded questions that your family will be pinning you about while you try to enjoy a long overdue home cooked meal. The answers are the same every time, so why ask?

Pets are the real MVPs!

Walking through the door and seeing your pet run up to you and greet you is the best thing ever and probably the real reason you come home anyway. They don’t care about your grades or your relationship status. They just love you.

Realizing you have to go back to school after only one weekend.

.

Having a long weekend to relax at home is always nice, until you realize that you have to go back and finish the semester before you get another break. This then makes you more stressed.

Thanksgiving break is probably the best and fastest break a college kid gets because by the time you relax and finally eat a decent meal, it’s already time to go back to school. But hey, it’s better than not having a break at all!

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

A Few Thoughts Every College Freshman Has

The transition into adulthood is never easy

14134
Mays Island
Courtney Jones

Today I started my third week of college at Minnesota State Moorhead. I have survived welcome week, finding my classes on the first day, and being an awkward loner in the dining hall. Even though I have yet to be here for a month, I have already experienced many thoughts and problems that only a new college student can relate to.

Keep Reading...Show less
college

"Make sure to get involved when you're in college!"

We've all heard some variation of this phrase, whether it came from parents, other family members, friends, RAs, or college-related articles. And, like many clichés, it's true for the most part. Getting involved during your college years can help you make friends, build your resume, and feel connected to your campus. However, these commitments can get stressful if you're dealing with personal issues, need to work, or aren't sure how to balance classes and everything else going on during the semester.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

9 Reasons Why Friends Are Essential In College

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

6160
Bridgaline Liberati and friends
Bridgaline Liberati

In college, one of the essential things to have is friends. Yes, textbooks, a laptop, and other school supplies are important but friends are essential. Friends are that support system everybody needs. The more friends you have the better the support system you have. But you also have someone to share experiences with. And don’t settle for just one or two friends because 8 out of 10 times they are busy and you are studying all alone. Or they have other friend groups that do not include you. Don’t settle for just one or two friends; make as many friends as you can. After the first couple of weeks of college, most friend groups are set and you may be without friends.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

The Power of Dressing Up

Why it pays to leave the hoodie at home.

4559
sneakers and heels
Sister | Brother Style - Word Press

For a moment your world is spinning. The phone alarm has just scared you awake and you’re flooded by daunting thoughts of the day ahead. You have three assignments due and little time to work on them because of your job. You’re running late because you’ve hit snooze one to many times after yesterday’s long hours. You dizzily reach for a hoodie, craving its comfort, and rush for a speedy exit, praying you will have time to pick up coffee. Does this sound familiar?

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

11 Signs You Live At The Library As Told by 'Parks And Recreation'

A few signs that you may live in the library whether you'd like to admit it or not.

4001
brown wooden book shelves with books

Finals week is upon us. It is a magical time of year during which college students everywhere flock to the library in attempt to learn a semester's worth of knowledge in only a week. For some students, it's their first time in the library all semester, maybe ever. Others have slaved away many nights under the fluorescent lights, and are slightly annoyed to find their study space being invaded by amateurs. While these newbies wander aimlessly around the first floor, hopelessly trying to find a table, the OGs of the library are already on the third floor long tables deep into their studies. Here is a few signs that you may live in the library, whether you'd like to admit it or not.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments