When Thanksgiving break hits the academic calendar, family and good friends pool together for a spirited and food-filled long weekend. The commotion can be busy and chaotic, but also a time of great fun and contentment. To the delight of many, this year Chapman University has decided to try something new for the November holiday. Instead of the traditional break from classes that lasts only a few of days, students have been granted a whole week of freedom to enjoy the end of the autumn season. The unforeseen vacation comes as a happy surprise to many. Students have time to spend with their closest loved ones, and now, also have the opportunity to take a few additional days for themselves. How will you spend your extra free time? Here are some ideas to think about before the big week comes.
Ways to enjoy Thanksgiving break on your own:
Read a novel, start to finish. (Free!)
People watch along the ocean. (Plus a tasty snack: $)
Take a (much-need) post-midterm spa day. ($$$)
Ways to have fun over Thanksgiving break with college pals:
Head to nearby Disneyland or Six Flags Magic Mountain. (With season pass: $, With no pass: $$$)
Go out for a Black Friday shopping spree. ($-$$$)
Have your own pot-luck style Thanksgiving dinner. (0-$. Raid your fridge!)
Ways to enjoy the extended Thanksgiving with the fam:
Attend a feel-good movie together. ($$)
Get together to bake sugar cookies, pumpkin pie, and the works. ($-$$)
Play the family favorite up-beat board game. ($, smiles and laughter = priceless)