Most of us have going home for Thanksgiving break to look forward to, but there are those who are from out of state or live at an inconvenient distance who can’t go home. Although nothing beats going home to your family, you can still have fun staying in Isla Vista! Here are a few things you could do during break:
1. Volunteer
You have so many things to be thankful for, and now is the best time to give back to the less fortunate. Whether you decide to donate some food to the Isla Vista Co-op or drop off some blankets at a local homeless shelter, every little action counts.
2. Participate in a run
While everyone else is stuffing their faces, you can be the healthy one and participate in one of the organized run/walk events in Santa Barbara, like the Thanksgiving 4 Miler!
See, Kanye knows what you should do.
3. Explore Santa Barbara
There’s so much more to do than go to the beach! Discover some new restaurants, go horseback riding, or be sophisticated and visit the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Go do something in the area that you’ve never done before.
4. Have a Friendsgiving
Gather all of your friends who also aren’t going home and have your own little Thanksgiving celebration! Hanging with your second family is the next best thing to hanging with your real family. Although the food might not be as good, it’s the effort that counts!
At least you’ll have fun!
5. Spend time with your family via Skype
If you’ll really miss your family, video chat with them! Prepare your microwavable turkey and have dinner at the table (and the computer) with the people you love most. If you can’t be with your family during Thanksgiving break, just remember: distance makes the heart grow fonder!