As great as it is to have a week off for Thanksgiving break, it can definitely seem unsettling to suddenly have so much free time and not know what to do with it. Well, here are some ideas!

Actuallysleep for a change

It's not a secret that most college students are sleep deprived at any given point in time. We either don't get the time to catch up on sleep or when we do, something or the other manages to distract us. Use this time to actually sleep in and in the comfort of your own bed.

Catch up on TV

Did you see what happened on last week's episode of Grey's Anatomy?? Yea, me neither...but I'm about to find out.

Catch up with friends and family

Months have passed and we can't help but feel a little distant from our family and friends back home. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to catch up and get back on track.

Do laundry

Anyone else not do laundry for the past two weeks because you knew Thanksgiving was around the corner?

Get a head start of Christmas/holiday shopping

With school getting out just days before the holidays, there is never enough time in December for holiday shopping, so use this time to get a head start!

Get a haircut

Personally, I dread getting a haircut away from my usual hairdresser, so thanksgiving break is a great time to get a haircut.

Eat and then eat some more

UMass may be #1 dining, but nothing compared to a home cooked meal.

Look through old family photos

Sometimes it's nice to take a trip down memory lane.

Enjoy having control over the home thermostat

Is it just me or are dorm rooms never the right temperature?

Let yourself be lazy for a change

Grab that blanket and sit on the couch. Just let it happen.

Happy Thanksgiving! :)