Winter break is finally here! The long semester of stress, projects, tests, and final exams are over (for now). It is time to come home and enjoy the holiday season. Most college students have about a month off before the spring semester begins. If you are in need of things to do over this break, look no further.
1. Binge watch your favorite shows on Netflix
I know how difficult it is to find time during the semester to just go on a full blown binge watching marathon. Grab your favorite snack and keep that show you have been wanting to watch on all day. Why? Because you can. And you won’t feel guilty about it.
2. Hang out with friends
Winter break is the perfect time to see friends from your hometown that you haven’t seen since the summer. Everyone is home on break and it is nice to reconnect with people you haven’t seen in months.
3. Sleep
There is nothing like catching up on that sleep you have been lacking all semester. The greatest thing about my break so far is that I have not had to set my alarm clock and it is perfectly acceptable to wake up at 11AM everyday.
4. Play with your pets
I am sure they missed you just as much as you missed them. Spend some quality time playing with your pets before you have to leave them again.
5. Get ready for Christmas
One of the greatest things about being home for winter break is that you are able to get ready for the holidays. Decorate your house, go buy presents for your friends and family, and just get in the holiday spirit!
6. Spend time with your family
Although some people hate to be home during break and just want to rush back to school, take the time to actually spend time with your family. Even if you didn’t miss them terribly, they probably missed you. Go on lunch dates with your siblings. Spend a night out with your parents. They will appreciate it so much.
7. Enjoy your hometown
Go to your favorite spots that you enjoyed as a kid or in high school. There is nothing like reliving a little part of the past that made you happy.
8. Cook
What better time to learn how to cook and bake than now? You may need to brush up on your skills so when you go back to school, you can actually have some ideas! Bake some new treats for the holidays. Your family and friends will love them!
9. Go out and do something fun!
Try something new! Go ice skating at the local rink or take up a new hobby. With all this free time, you may find something you really like!
10. NOTHING
This is the time to relax in between semesters. Take the time to kick back, relax, and do nothing for a little while. In just a few short weeks you will be back to the constant stress of classes.
