<p>A friend is telling me that I'd better book Thanksgiving break flights already. When I brought it up to my son, he said that he could stay at Chapman for the break since we have a very low key Thanksgiving, dinner and a movie, since we live on opposite side of coast from our families.</p>
<p>My question is, does anyone know if any/many students stay at Chapman on Thanksgiving break? Are the dorms open, food available?</p>
<p>He thinks he should stay since he'd be flying home in a few weeks after. I personally think that that would be fine since flying at that time is horrendous.</p>
<p>Well this is a situation close to my heart and my wallet. My son at UCLA had planned to stay on Campus for Turkey day during his first year–I was inclined to buy a ticket anyway and then get a credit if he really wanted to stay on campus (he said not to). Well as time went by he kept saying he was going to stay on campus or go to a friends house for Thanksgiving… BUT wait–Monday before Thanksgiving he calls and says he really would like to come home (I think more to see his friends than us)… How can you tell your kid he can not come home for Thanksgiving. Close to $1K later he does in fact come home for a few days–it was to nice have him home but it would be even nicer, had it not been such an expensive trip. My vote, buy a ticket that you can exchange for a credit even if there is a penalty. Not sure what we will do this Thanksgiving as it looks like we will have both kids on the other coast (maybe we will make the trip out to see them).</p>
<p>Yes, Crunch, I see your point. I am inclined to get a ticket that I can get a credit. Thanks for the benefit of your experience.</p>
<p>The dorms are open, but the cafeteria is mostly closed over all breaks. There are lots of places to eat nearby, but I would still get a ticket. I think he will change his mind.</p>
<p>For those of you who travel a lot or have plans for a family member to travel, I highly recommend you to apply for one of the credit cards that will earn you free travel benefits, such as miles and points toward an airline ticket or hotel nights, and car rentals. Each time you shop at a department store, pay for groceries, gas, food or any places that will take a credit card including paying bills, will help you accrue miles or points for the rewards. That will come in handy for you and your family when it comes to making travel plans.</p>
<p>I agree. We used Southwest miles to visit last month. I think I may need to switch to Alaska Airlines, since I see they have non stop flights from Portland, Oregon (our airport).</p>