Thanksgiving break is an exciting time for college students. For students like myself who go to school a plane ride away, Thanksgiving may be the first time they have been home since August. It is a time to see old friends, be with family and eat at all of the restaurants you have missed so much while you were away at school, (shoutout to NJ bagels, pizza and Millburn Deli). However, another major aspect of Thanksgiving break is answering a million questions about college. In order to ensure you have a great break, try to avoid answering these questions as much as possible. And to all the curious adults out there, try to limit the amount of questioning taking place this holiday.
1. Any significant other we should know about?
This question is usually just a slap in the face for those of us who are far from being in a relationship. In fact, this is often just a reminder that we are in fact single. Also, even if you were seeing someone, I doubt you want to discuss it with your whole family over your Thanksgiving meal.
2. Did you decide on a major yet?
This one is geared more towards freshman that probably have no idea what they want to do with their lives. Even if you do have some idea of what you want to do, if you tell them this, this will probably prompt further questioning about what you plan to do with that major.
3. Have you started applying to internships (or jobs if you are a senior)?
Attention adults around the country, Thanksgiving takes place in November. Therefore, college students most likely have no idea what they will be doing when school ends in May. It is hard enough for us to plan anything a week in advance, let alone 6 months down the road.
4. How are you doing in your classes?
Unless the person you are asking this question to is a 4.0 student, he or she most likely would rather discuss any other topic in the world than grades.
5. Are you SO happy to be home?
Yes I am, but I would enjoy being home way more if I didn’t have to answers these questions over and over again.
On behalf of all college students, please avoid asking us these questions. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
