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Preparing For The Holidays: Family Questions

Helping College Students get a head start on those stereotypical questions the relatives always ask.

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Preparing For The Holidays: Family Questions
alex gurghis

It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year! The end of the fall semester! Not only does this mean late nights, ice cream, and a lot of studying but it means holidays and family! With Thanksgiving coming up I thought maybe we should go through some of the questions your family will most likely be asking you during these gatherings!

How is school going?

I know. You’re on break and you may not want to be reminded of it but.. they are you going to ask you. Especially the family that does not get to see you all the time, they know you are in school so they are going to ask you about it.

Here is the hard part. You do not want to lie, but maybe you have not been doing so well. So while you may feel like mentioning some of the hard things. Search for some positives to end with. This way you and your family member don’t end the discussion discouraged. (Examples: a class you did well in, any friends you have made, something funny you or someone in your dorm did, or just a story you heard.)

What is your major again?

If you already have a major decided then you are golden.. but if you are undecided sometimes this question can be kind of awkward. You can simply tell them you have not declared an official major yet. God is going to try to lead you down his path. So follow it. If that means you are not really sure what he wants you to do yet, there is nothing wrong with that. Maybe take a moment to pick one or two majors that you are interested in and talk about that.

What do you plan on doing after college?

Having some kind of plan is a great idea but God is ultimately going to lead you where he wants. Some people have a plan. If you do not have a plan you should probably take a moment to think about it… but again just because you have a plan does not mean it is set in stone. It is just a plan! You can change your mind later.

Are you seeing anyone?

That dreadful question for singles. I get it. Sometimes this question can make you feel lame. But someone will ask you (or your parents) if you are dating anyone. Most people meet ‘their person’ in college so it is a typical question. If you are living the single Pringle life like me, you do not need to feel ashamed. God has someone awesome planned for you. If we chose to push God’s timing there would be some consequences, promise. God’s got this. He is using you and your singleness right now. It’s okay to say no.

Now for those who are seeing someone and you do not want your family to freak out and make a big deal about it, I would suggest being vague. Tell them his name, a basic fact or two, and how long you’ve been seeing each other. This should satisfy most people at the dinner table. (I am sure someone will ask you for details later.. but you are on your own with that one!)

Well my friends, best of luck this holiday season! God has some great things in store! Do not forget to be thankful for the people around you and most importantly God's love and salvation.


"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

Hebrews 10:23-25

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