You may be surprised that the Commons Center hosts a wide variety of students. The person sitting across from you in the lounge may even be a master student in disguise. Here lies a randomly-selected group of people who were at Commons. They revealed their plans for Thanksgiving break.
Rhylee, a first-year, is in the College of Arts and Sciences and plans on majoring in Theatre. She is from the Hank house.
“I am going back home to Oklahoma.”
George, a first-year, is in the College of Arts and Sciences and plans on majoring in Medicine, Healthy, and Society. He is from the North house.
“[I am] flying back home to Atlanta. I am looking forward to this Thanksgiving and will visit [some] friends from high school.”
Andres is a sophomore in the Next Steps program.
“I can’t wait to spend time with [my] family.”
Vicki McMillen is also a sophomore here at Vanderbilt. She looks forward to connecting with her family.
Madonna, a first-year, is still considering what to major in. She is from the Sutherland house.
“I will definitely spend time with my family and friends. I want to relax and not focus too much on coursework.”
Sonia, a first-year, is in the College of Arts and Sciences and plans on majoring in Neuroscience. She is from the Sutherland house.
“I’m going home to see my family. I am going to try to get ahead in my courses [over the break].”
Sally is a front desk associate at the Commons Center.
“I am going back home and spending time with family.”
Lauren is also a front desk associate at the Commons Center.
“I will also be going back home and Black Friday shopping.”
Julia is part of the Commons Center dining staff.
“I will be cooking dinner for my two daughters and four grandkids.”
Andre is a senior majoring in Communications.
“I am going to be working at Woodard Brothers in downtown Nashville. I also plan on [dedicating more time] towards community service.”
Joy is a first-year masters student in quantitative methods.
“I’m going home to Texas. I might make a pie; I normally bake a lot of deserts.”
Tiffany is also a first-year masters student in quantitative methods.
“I am going to be in California with my family. This year, I am the one making the Thanksgiving dinner.”
Carol is an Ambassador of the Commons.
“I’m going to go to my son’s [house] for dinner here in Nashville. He’s actually cooking for me this year. All the other years, I was the one cooking for him.”
Conclusion
Well, it looks like this Thanksgiving will not lack family get-togethers. Many students and staff have mentioned utilizing this break as a time to relax and destress. Though you may want to get ahead to prepare for finals soon after the break, be sure to enjoy your time off and dedicate some time for yourself.