As the fall semester comes to an end, students at UT San Antonio prepare for final exams and the approaching holidays. ‘Runners decide between Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving while commenting on what Black Friday deals they will take advantage of.
This week, The Paisano interviewed first-year psychology major Xanna Herrera, junior finance major Gavin Contreras, senior management major Soraya Castoreno and senior computer science major Cameron Watson.
How do you feel about final exams?
“I’m not ready,” Herrera says. “I’m not ready at all, but you will see me studying in my room — studying for a week.”
Both Contreras and Castoreno mention their lack of anticipation regarding math exams. “Math is the one I’m struggling on right now,” Contreras notes. “If I can get past that one, I’m a happy man.”
“I am a little worried about accounting, but I’m gonna study hard,” Castoreno says.
“There’s always going to be nerves,” Watson says before mentioning that he is going to “hope for the best.”
How are you planning on celebrating the holidays this year?
Watson plans on spending time with his grandma on Thanksgiving.
“For Christmas, whenever we do the big break, I’m gonna go back to Houston,” Watson says, adding that he is going to spend quality time with his family.
“It’s fam. You gotta spend time with the fam,” Contreras says.
Castoreno is going to cook a special Thanksgiving dinner with her mom this year. “We try to make our own twist on our turkey, so I’m thinking cranberry this year,” she explains.
Although Herrera does not have many plans for Thanksgiving, she does have plans for Christmas.
“For Christmas, I’m going to Mexico to spend it with my family,” Herrera mentions.
What is more entertaining: Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving?
“Friendsgiving, hands down,” Contreras states.
“As much as I love my family, I love Friendsgiving. I love spending it with my friends,” Herrera responds.
“I find both highly entertaining, but I think Friendsgiving is way funnier,” Castoreno notes. “I love playing truth or dare with my friends, and the dares can get pretty entertaining.”
“I don’t think nothing beats family time, so I’m really looking forward to that,” Watson counters.
What are you buying on Black Friday this year?
Castoreno mentions that she has a job in retail, so she will not be shopping outside of work.
“I do have my stockpile set aside for when I get off shift,” Castoreno says.
Contreras says he will be going to Best Buy.
“They hate to see me comin’,” he mentions.
“There better be good deals,” Herrera says.” I’m hoping for Pandora charms, James Avery charms and a lot of clothes. You know I need it.”
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