Well for starters they can choose not to travel Thanksgiving week if they don’t have enough time off. They can stay in their apartments and prepare food in their kitchens. Not an option at most schools for dorm residents. You must travel home. It is very costly and families want to make the most of their travel dollars. Closing for the full week is not a bad idea. Is it knowable before you “sign up”? Sure, but with all the other factors that go into a college decision, including where you are actually admitted and what you can afford, I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect people to avoid a college due to their Thanksgiving break schedule.