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10 Things To Do With Your Friends This Winter Break

Winter break: friends, family, and no studying.

Nicole Lyons
Dec 19, 2016
Community College of Rhode Island
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Winter break: friends, family, and no studying.

As a sophomore in college, I've learned that winter break can never be long enough. And spending the days with no stress of classes makes me want to do as many things with my friends as I can before we all depart back for spring semester. But what can we do?

1. Have a Christmas movie marathon with hot chocolate and snacks

Movie marathon means comfy clothes, lots of pillows, and blankets. And nothing beats getting cozy with your best friends while eating.

2. Do your holiday shopping together

If you're anything like me, holiday shopping is extremely stressful. And that's not because I'm a broke college student. However, having your friends with you makes it a whole lot better.

3. Ski/tube/sled

Whichever you prefer! All three of these activities can be a blast and are certainly essential after your movie marathon.

4. Go see winter architecture or lightings

Ice sculptures, house lights, shrines... etc.

These sights can be planned to visit while spending the day with your friends in town.

5. Skating

Skating at centers or even skating/playing hockey on a lake can form a great memory with your friends. If you're skating on a lake, pizza deliveries and Dunkin' hot chocolates are highly recommended.

6. Build a gingerbread house

Tedious but festive. If you're anything like my friends and me, the candy will be gone before the house is made.

7. Take a mini road trip

If you're from New England, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine are fun places to go to during the winter. Perhaps hit the slopes or Nashoba in Massachusetts to tube.

8. Secret Santa

Host an Christmas sweater party with a secret Santa. I bet you haven't heard of that idea before!

9. Have a spa day

After those long hard days of studying, a day of relaxation is extremely necessary. So why not do it with your friends? DIY facials, paint your nails and toes -- perhaps with a nice warm tea or hot chocolate.

10. Go out to a nice dinner

Sometimes nights out are needed and it is nice to have someone wait on you while you can enjoy a delicious supper with your close friends.

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