Gobble Gobble: How to Spend Thanksgiving on Campus

Not going home for Turkey Day? We got you.

Make It a Friendsgiving - Gather a few friends who are staying on campus as well and plan a Thanksgiving of your own at someone's apartment or dorm. Everyone chips in a little and brings their best dish. As you can see, spending Thanksgiving break on campus isn’t so bad after all, right?  (Photo: Flint/Corbis)

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Make It a Friendsgiving - Gather a few friends who are staying on campus as well and plan a Thanksgiving of your own at someone's apartment or dorm. Everyone chips in a little and brings their best dish. As you can see, spending Thanksgiving break on campus isn’t so bad after all, right?  (Photo: Flint/Corbis)

On-Campus Thanksgiving - For one reason or another, many students aren’t able to travel back home for Thanksgiving. Although staying on campus is not the most intriguing way to spend your holiday, chances are you won’t be the only one! Either way, there’s nothing to worry about because we’ve put together a list of ideas to help you make the best of spending Turkey Day on your college campus. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto) 

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On-Campus Thanksgiving

Find Things to Do - More than likely, there are several nearby events that you’re able to participate in, such as an annual parade, a local play or a musical celebration. (Photo: Getty Images/Lonely Planet Images)

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Find Things to Do

Say Thanks - Why not take the time and volunteer at a local shelter, soup kitchen or Thanksgiving event in order to give back to those who are less fortunate within the community? (Photo: Ariel Skelley/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Say Thanks

Connect With a Friend - If you have a friend who lives near campus, ask if you can go home with them. Believe us, parents of college students enjoy setting an extra plate at the dinner table for those students who are unable to be with their own families during the holidays. Besides, the more the merrier! (Photo: Ariel Skelley/GettyImages)

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Connect With a Friend

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Treat Yourself - With few distractions and finals just around the corner, spoil yourself to a solo dinner date! This will allow you to enjoy the idea of a nice holiday dinner, as well as give you the opportunity to spend some alone time to self-reflect and enjoy your own company. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Treat Yourself

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Shake Things Up

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Get Some Needed Sleep

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Binge Watch

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Get Ahead of the Game

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Campus Fun - Many colleges offer “Thanksgiving Tradition,” which is a weekend filled with activities, including a dinner for students. This is a great opportunity to meet new people with whom you wouldn’t ordinarily get a chance to hang out. Try reaching out to the Office of Student Activities to receive detailed information about on-campus events during the break. (Photo: Ariel Skelley/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Campus Fun

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Host a Game Night

Monopolize on Black Friday - With no distractions, you can seriously map out your Black Friday strategy in your area. Get online or use the newspaper ads to figure out how to make the best of the most important shopping event of the year. Good luck and don't forget to set your alarm. (Photo: Flint/Corbis)

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Monopolize on Black Friday

Don’t Forget to Facetime the Fam - With all the activities you have planned this break, make sure you make the time to check in with the family and let them know how much you love them and miss them. (Photo: JLP/Jose L. Pelaez/Corbis)

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Don’t Forget to Facetime the Fam