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10 Things Every College Kid Does During Winter Break

The exciting events of the month off between fall and spring semester.

Kate Kraemer
Jan 03, 2017
University of Wisconsin Green Bay
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10 Things Every College Kid Does During Winter Break
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This is basically what happens during college winter break. "J-term", as some universities call it is just a little cool down from fall semester before tackling the next storm that is Spring Semester. Here are ten things that usually happen to every student home for winter break.

1. Sleep

Probably a little too much, but the relief of no classes makes staying in bed feel justified even if you still have to work.

2. Dodge old high school classmates

NO, high school classmates weren’t that bad, but the awkward encounters at the store or coffee shop are something EVERYONE wants to avoid. Just smile and say hi.

3. Spend time with hometown friends

Nothing feels more like home than grabbing a cup of coffee downtown with friends or spending serious time in front of the TV with them.

4. Watch a series on Netflix

Winter break can get boring so starting a new series is usually a good idea and if you use time wisely you can probably finish the entire thing.

5. Spend way too much money or very little money

Either you’re shopping and going out to eat with a bunch of friends or you’re burritoed on the couch. Not a lot of in-between.

6. Engorge in homemade meals

When else are you going to be able to stuff your face with tater-tot hotdish for days on end?

7. Be content with the fact that there are no school responsibilities

Such a weight off your shoulders to not have to worry about exams, papers and group projects for once in a long four months.

8. Then, wish to be back at school

This usually hits about a week and a half after being home. For some its earlier and for a few it never comes. College friends and roommates are people you see every day and it’s a little difficult leaving that.

9. Sleep some more

Possibly to the point of concern from your parents, buy hey, you have the time for it now.

10. Finally get to see family

It’s nice to catch up with your aunts and uncles and grandparents and cousins and all during the holidays and you finally get to spend time with your parents and siblings.

All of those things complied says "winter break" for a majority of college kids. Just enjoy all these things while they last.

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