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Christmas break is fast approaching and I know that every college student wants to do one thing over break. That one thing is sleeping. But what happens after you've slept for the first few days of break? Here are 10 things to do over Christmas break.

1. Read a new book

Reading is an awesome past time. This coming break, try to read something outside of your favorite genre, or even reread one of your old favorite books.

2. Watch a new movie

Watch a movie in theaters or stay at home, but watch a movie you haven't seen.

3. Binge a television series

Christmas break is the perfect time to catch up on all the shows you haven't finished. Catch up on that last season of The Office, or begin a new series, break is the perfect, stress-free time to do it.

4. Clean your room

If you're anything like me, you use Christmas break to catch up on all of the cleaning you refused to do during the semester. Organize your closet, wash your sheets, or vacuum the carpet. It's never too early to start Spring cleaning.

5. Hang out with friends

What better way to spend break than with your friends? The school year can be a hard time to find hang out time with our best pals, but break gives everyone a more flexible schedule.

6. Pick up extra shifts at work

Making money during the school year is really hard. Between school, work, and extracurricular activities, finding time to make money can be stress you don't need. Spend this winter break picking up more hours at work and earn that money you need once school picks up again. Even better, save up for those special Christmas gifts you've been looking out for.

7. Explore a new place

've been living in the same city for years now and there are still places of it I haven't seen. Take time to explore your city, or even go adventure in neighboring cities. It's always fun to visit local business and get to know areas of town you may never be in.

8. Take up a hobby

Winter break is an awesome time to find new hobbies. Learn to paint, write poetry, or take up knitting. There is an endless world of possibilities when finding something to spend your time on.

9. Volunteer

Christmas time can be the best time to offer your help to others. Try volunteering for events around your town or at local hospitals and businesses. It doesn't even have to be anything like that, it can be as simple as offering to shovel the snow for your elderly neighbors. It's the thought that counts.

10. Shop

Christmas time is my favorite time to shop because of all the deals. Get your wallets ready and go shopping for yourself and those you love.

No matter what you end up doing with your holiday break, make sure it's something that you love.

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10 Things To Do Over Winter Break

There's a world of possibilities.

1. Read a new book

2. Watch a new movie

3. Binge a television series

4. Clean your room

5. Hang out with friends

6. Pick up extra shifts at work

7. Explore a new place

8. Take up a hobby

9. Volunteer

10. Shop

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

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9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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