What to Do with a Three-day Weekend?

What to Do with a Three-day Weekend?

The Palouse is home to lentils, rolling hills, and Washington State University. This unique location means many students will have to leave the comfort of their family home and move to Eastern Washington.

On three-day weekends however, many will pack their bags and head back to where they came from. However for many students this is more than a weekend, it is a small vacation.

Why do so many students make the long drive when they have to return for classes the following Monday? For Hailey Chirstopherson, 18, it is because of her family. “I decided to surprise my parents at dinner. I was most excited to see their faces and reactions when I walked through the door.”

For many students the majority of their belongings are here at WSU. Any long road trip requires careful packing and strategic planning. When you are travelling over a weekend it is important not to forget something and also not to over pack.

When speaking with Marissa Cuevas, 20, she agreed that for her she always makes sure she has enough clothes to last while she is gone!

Sadie Shattuck, 20, took her packing a step further. She knew she was planning on camping over the holiday weekend and didn’t want to be held back because something was forgotten. For this trip her top priority was closed toed shoes so that she could explore the ice caves.

Not all students can or want to make the trip. What about the ones who choose to stay? For Hannah Petersen, 20, she says she loves the change of pace that comes along with a long weekend, “It’s a good break from the craziness of classes and what happens on the weekends. A perfect time to stay in and watch Netflix with your roommate!”