Student report by Jenny G. – Thanksgiving break at UNCW
Thanksgiving is a very important holiday for most Americans which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Given the fact that Thanksgiving day is a national holiday in the US, most people are able to get off work and celebrate the day with their families and friends.
This year I had the pleasure of celebrating my first Thanksgiving with my roommate and her family as well as some close friends of theirs. Together we prepared traditional food like turkey, pumpkin pie and sweet potato casserole. My roommate’s sister also invited her friend from Simbabwe so the both of us were able to try new foods and experience what this holiday is all about.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The day after Thanksgiving Day we drove up to Beech Mountain, a city in the mountains which is located approximately two hours away from the City of Charlotte. On our way up there we visited the Lees McRae College in Banner Elk and the Appalachian State University which is famous for its football team and located in the city of Boone. There you will find little shops and restaurants which make up the charm of the city.
The mountains offer a beautiful scenery for walks and hikes and even skiing and snowboarding is possible on designated slopes. For people who like the outdoors driving to the mountains is really worth the trip.
If you decide to stay in or close to Beech Mountain then you should visit Brick Oven Pizzeria. The pizza is definitely worth the wait and you can also get shirts from their gift shop or play mini golf there.
Thanksgiving break at UNCW
For Thanksgiving break students at UNCW get out of class on Tuesday so that it is worth it for most of them to drive home even if they live far away. Before the break started the University also celebrated their own version of Thanksgiving called ‚Wagsgiving‘ where students came together to have dinner together at the Wagoner Dining Hall.
