Well, it’s that time of year again! A time for family, friends, food, and nagging questions that make you want to puke. While you are looking forward to spending time with family members that you haven’t seen in a while, you know it’s also time to mentally prepare some answers to all of their “important” questions. Here is a list of the most common questions you should probably be prepared for.
1. How is school?
What you want to say: I cry every night because I have so much work to do all the time, I never have a free second to myself and all I want is a home-cooked meal! I party too hard and sometimes forget to do my homework! I tripped outside the dining hall last week and ripped my pants and everyone laughed at me.
What you actually say: It’s awesome! Love it so much.
2. How are your grades?
What you want to say: Um, I got a 0 on a take-home quiz I didn’t hand in last week because I overslept my alarm, and I failed my last macroeconomics test, but other than that they’re great? Cs get degrees, OK?
What you actually say: They’re good! School's challenging, but I’m doing okay!
3. Have you gained weight?
What you want to say: Yes, I have, all right! I drink five nights a week and don’t know how to cook my own meals, so I order Jimmy Johns probably more often than not. I hate dining hall food, so I frequent the pizza place down the street. What's it to ya?
What you actually say: I don’t think so! I go to the gym every day!
4. Do you have a job yet?
What you want to say: Um, no. I’m currently working on making it out of bed in time for my noon class, so a job is not in the cards right now.
What you actually say: Not yet, but I have been working on it! Hopefully soon!
5. Do you have a boyfriend?
What you want to say: Hahahahaha, no. I’d rather spend my weekends in a frat basement making out with some rando that I will never see again. What? Is that weird to you?
What you actually say: No, I’m just focusing on school and pursuing my passions. Maybe down the road!
