As Turkey Day approaches it feels as though just about everyone is counting the days until it’s time to pack up all of our things and venture on home. With finals just around the corner, Thanksgiving Break is a great opportunity to catch some sleep, get ahead on a little work and spend quality time with our friends and family. However, we often forget that Thanksgiving Break is also a prime time to clean up your dorm room and get ready for winter. Here are some tips for what to pack for the holiday!
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Get those summer clothes outta there! We know those sundresses hiding in your dorm room closet are cute but when it’s 20 degrees outside are they really necessary? Unless you’re not going back home until the end of classes in May, go through your closet and pick out all your spring and summer gear to make room for all those fuzzy sweaters and scarves you’ll be needing this winter.
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Remember one nice outfit for Thanksgiving Day! Sure, those sweatpants and comfy clothes are fantastic for the time you’ll spend lounging around the house, but make sure to remember something you’ll feel good in when you reunite with all your relatives and family from home.
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Pack (a little) schoolwork. Bringing work home can be an absolute drag when all you want to do is spend time with loved ones and relax. However, the truth is, doing just a little work everyday over break will leave you feeling so much more prepared when coming back to school for finals. There’s no need to take a whole backpack of work with you, but take a few essentials and dedicate half an hour a day to it. It will pay off in the end!
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Bring ALL your laundry. The cost of washing all your clothes can really rack up at school and washing delicates and other necessities can often prove to be quite the challenge. Strip your sheets and blankets and make sure to bring home all the items filling up your closet that could use a good, hearty clean. You’ll feel super clean with all your fresh linens and clothes and will be relieved to have one less thing to worry about leading up to finals week.
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Pack with a suitcase big enough to bring everything back. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to stock up on everything you’ll be needing going into the winter. It’s important to remember to save room for all the blankets, sweaters, and goodies you’ll be bringing back with you. Making sure you leave enough space is key!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!!