Heading into an almost 10-day break can be exciting- especially with the end of the semester in sight. Everyone needs some rest before the final stretch, right? It might be a good opportunity for many TJC students to travel or just stay at home getting some rest while waiting for the turkey and mashed potatoes served on Thanksgiving Day. And then coming back to wrap up this semester for some or graduation for others.
However, for those living on campus the clock is tickling, and the time to move out is arriving. According to Residential Life and Housing, there are around 1,168 students who live on campus including international students from different parts of the globe. For the latter, being away from home and not having a “home” close enough to travel, on-campus housing is a crucial resource. But, what happens for international students when the time to move out of the dorms in the middle of the semester arrives, especially for new students who still might be adjusting.
For the newbie international students who still do not know or the coming ones who are on the way, having a break in the middle of the semester can be surprising.
“I was told by my friends two weeks before that Thanksgiving break would be coming and I would need to be out of my dorm by then otherwise I would have to pay $35 per night,” Masahiro Yoshida, a sophomore Kinesiology student from Japan, said. “I got worried right away since traveling to Japan wouldn’t be the best option.”
As stated by The Residential Life and Housing page, “TJC agrees to grant Students the use and occupancy of the room assigned to Student under their Housing Contract for the 2024-2025 academic year. Further identified below, at the rate of $35 each night for the Thanksgiving Break, which shall begin on November 22, 2024, and end November 30, 2024. All college buildings are closed for observance of this TJC-recognized holiday break period. These rights, and Student occupancy during the Thanksgiving Break, is conditioned upon and subject to the agreements, terms, provisions, and conditions of this Addendum and the Housing Contract.”
On the other hand, Alex Pardo, a freshmen business major and member of the TJC Tennis team from Spain, said, “they can help us for less money to keep training and stay in shape.”
On the other hand, Luke Kruger, a sophomore business major from South Africa, advised students on how to get more information, especially for new students.
“I think they can find out that information, like if they ask questions to, you know, obviously seniors and sophomores and stuff like that, or just go to housing and ask them questions in general, then yes, no, it’s very easy to get information,” Kruger said.
More information can be found on the Residential Life and Housing page.
In case students decide to stay on campus, there are available resources, so the process of moving out will be smoother. For example, Sherin Scheerle, a freshmen majoring in general studies and also part of the TJC wome’s tennis team from Switzerland, said, “ I encourage students to plan ahead with your friends to go somewhere fun, it will be easier to do it in group and for the ones that are staying, plan ahead as well to get transportation to get groceries since the cafeteria will be closed.”
According to Thanksgiving Break housing Addendum contract, “Mail, food service, and other campus resources will not be available during the Break term.”
TIPS FOR STUDENTS ON MOVING OUT DAYS:
1.) Plan Ahead
Make sure exactly the date and time to by which you will need to move out. A good resource is by TJC Housing email:
2.) Don’t forget anything
Do a final walk-through to make sure you haven’t left behind any personal items.
3.) Clean the room
It is expected to take out your trash, clean the bathroom and leave everything well put together.
4.) Talk with your R.A.
It is important to communicate with your R.A. to get the check-out process smoother and on time.