My roommates and I spent a good two hours of our Friday afternoon cleaning every inch of our room. Why? Because this past weekend was Binghamton University’s Family Weekend (and we wanted our parents to believe that we are as neat as they trained us to be). The weekend was a load of fun! Here’s a list of just a few of the events that the University had to offer:

- A vendor fair: We got a chance to sample free, innovative food items sponsored by Sodexo Campus Services!
-a Nature Preserve Tour
-a Meet the Deans Session for each of the six schools of Binghamton University
-a Family Weekend Concert: Performances by the Women’s Chorus, Harpur Chorale and University Wind Ensemble
-Late Night Binghamton Family Weekend Edition featuring a show by mentalist Jim Karol
Fall Woodstock Festival: a carnival outside of College in the Woods that featured fun food, games, and tie-dye!
-a family brunch sponsored by Hillel at Binghamton

Check out the weekend’s entire schedule here!

It was also a nice treat to go out to dinner with my family. Sure, dining-hall food is great! But, sometimes, it’s nice to eat something else for a change.
After they left, I had to get started on two papers that I had neglected earlier in the weekend. But at least I didn’t have to take a break to go down to the dining halls. My family and both of my roommate’s families stocked our room up with food and water bottles (144, to be exact) that will last us until Thanksgiving...or...maybe next weekend.

-Helaine