Winter break can be short for many students, but why not make it short and sweet?! Here's some ideas to do with friends while you're home.

1. Friends-giving

Thanksgiving is usually spent with your family, saying thanks for everything in your life and what not. But being thankful for your friends is just as important! Some family are friends, so why not celebrate with them too? Gather around, make some dank food, and enjoy a nice evening with your homies.

2. Road Trip

Even if you spend the holiday away from family, road trips are always the best. Singing out loud to your favorite throwbacks while eating the donut holes you bought at the gas station, is oddly SO fun!

3. Sleep Over

Create a huge slumber-party! Invite guys, girls, dogs, cats, whoever! Stay up all night talking about life and aspirations. For once, pull an all-nighter and DON'T study for exams....and even sleep in. Make a brunch the next morning. It might be "childish", but that's the fun in it.

4. Hit the Slopes

If you live by a Ski resort, gather your friends and shred some gnar! Nothing is more fun than getting away for a day or two and feeling the cold breeze hit your face as you race down the hill. You can even drink some hot-coco while you're at it.

5. Netflix and Chill

Even if it's not the right weather to watch Netflix all day, start a new series with your friends, and watch it all day. Not only will it be fun to kick back with your squad, but when you go back to school, keeping up with the new show will be a necessity, and gives you an excuse to procrastinate even more from your studies.

Winter break doesn't have to be only spent with family, (although that is very important) but spend some times with the family that made you who you are. No one knows you better, and you won't have nearly as much fun without them.