Thanksgiving is almost here and of course there's a ton of things to be thankful for, but for a college student, it's the little things that make a huge difference during Thanksgiving week and the week leading up to it.
1. Cancelled Classes
In the couple days leading up to Thanksgiving, students are just cringing at the idea of classes because all they're thinking about are mashed potatoes, apple cider and a week of no lecture halls. When we get that email from a professor that class is cancelled, we can happily write that at the top of the list of what we're thankful for.
2. A Home-Cooked Meal
After months of dining hall food and greasy takeout, sitting at the dining room table for a fresh home-cooked meal makes a college student feel like royalty. That first bite changes your mood for the rest of the night.
3. Homework Extensions
I don't even need to explain this one. Who wants to do work over Thanksgiving when you could be shopping and stuffing your face? We all know you've been tempted to feed your homework to your pet once you got home as an excuse anyway.
4. Black Friday Deals
As we all know, college students are completely broke. If you're not broke in college, personally, I don't trust you. But even though we have no money, we still have to buy all of the holiday gifts for friends and family, so a good deal can go a long way.
5. Leftovers
Every college student is going to roll into Thanksgiving, Tupperware in hand, ready to pack all of the leftovers as tightly as they can so they can survive a bit longer at school with some actual good food.
6. A Good Night's Sleep in Your Own Bed
Let's face it, as comfortable as we may have made our beds at school, there's nothing like waking up in your own room at home and realizing that when you get up, you have no responsibilities. Add on your own couch and shower too, and you're feeling golden.
7. Family and Friends
We all miss our families and friends at school more than we even realize. Some of us may fight it, but once you give in, that first hug it everything. Getting those hugs and smiles from your friends and family is unlike any feeling that we get at school, and we realize how much it really means to us.
I hope everyone has a week filled with cancelled class, leftovers, good shopping deals, friends, and family. Just remember that there is so much to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!