1. Use decorations

Dorm rooms become holiday-ready when you make them festive using window clings, string lights, and menorahs.

2. Purchase a light-up menorah

Sadly, a real menorah is most likely not allowed in your dorm room because of the flames. However, they make great light-up ones that will substitute perfectly and still give you the ambiance of real candles.

3. Get involved on campus

Chances are there is at least one Jewish-affiliated organization on your college campus, and as with any other holiday or occasion, they are bound to have some fun Hanukkah events. From Hillel to Chabad, get involved with them on campus!

4. Attend Hanukkah services

Attending Friday night Shabbat services may not be a routine part of a college student’s weekend, but it can feel good to go on special occasions. You know it will make your family happy to see you celebrating at school!

5. Exchange gifts with friends on the first night

Since no one will be at school on Christmas, you will have to exchange gifts with your college friends before you leave for break. Why not do it on the first night of Hanukkah?

6. Stock up on gelt

Chocolate is cheaper than therapy, and spreading the wealth of gelt is bound to make you some friends. Buy enough to enjoy for yourself while you are homesick during Hanukkah, and enough to share with friends.

7. Play dreidel

If you want to do more than just eat your chocolate gelt, teach your friends how to play dreidel! Chocolate + dreidel + friends = the best Hanukkah-themed night in.

8. Rock a Hanukkah-themed sweater

This is easily one of the best ways to get in the Hanukkah spirit while you are at school, and they are a great conversation starter. Target makes some amazing Hanukkah-themed sweaters, and some even light up!

9. Make Jewish food with your friends