Going Home for Thanksgiving Break

As you travel home for Thanksgiving, this will likely be your first extended-stay home since you’ve come to college. Enjoy the break and take time to relax before your first round of final exams!

Many of you have discussed during our individual meetings how much you’re enjoying your time and freedom at JMU. This is great! We know many of you are also really looking forward to time away to see family and friends and take a breather. Remember, though, when you go home, you have changed; your family and friends may see you differently now. And, you may react differently than expected to this change. To prepare, we recommend reading Your First Visit Home: Heading Home for the First Time Often Presents Unexpected Challenges by Kelci Lynn Lucier to help prepare you for this break.