It's that time of the semester again — we're just days away from Spring Break! Some are frantically planning spur-the-moment getaways with close friends, some are heading to exotic places with their families, and some are getting ready to volunteer on an Alternative Break program.
Then there are those of us who don't have any super exciting plans this other than heading back home and using the break as a nice mid-semester rest and recovery, where even if you don't have class, you're expected do work for them. Here are some tips if you're worried about having literally nothing to do.
1. Binge watch an entire Netflix series.
Because this does not require anything but staying in your pajamas all day and not leaving your house.
2. Plan a day trip (or two) and bring along a hometown friend, or even your mother/sister.
Maybe your spring break lines up with your BFF who goes to a different school and maybe he/she's plan-less as well. Discover random, local places that you've never appreciated but are only like, five minutes away.
3. Read a book that you've been putting off until you "don't have to worry about hours of homework every day."
There are so many great books that I've wanted to read, but they collect dust in my room because I "don't have time." This is the time.
4. Catch up on (or at least contemplate it) readings/assignments that you've put on the back-burner until last minute.
The worst part about spring break is that you have to return to school right after. Getting ahead might save you from a couple of all-nighters later, but then again, sleeping all day sounds more enticing right now.
5. Sleep. All day. All night.
You'll be happy you did once you get back to school and realize absolutely nothing can get done and no classes can be passed if you do this when school is in session.
6. Move your body.
It's always a good idea to jumpstart your day with some exercise! Get out into the sunshine and get that blood flowing.
7. Engage in an (actual) spring cleaning.
It's finally spring which means you probably have to swap those cozy winter clothes for slightly more revealing ones so you're not sweating every time you go outside.
8. Pamper yourself.
You've been working so hard since the beginning of the semester and you made it through midterms. You deserve more than just a pat on the back, so book an appointment at your local spa and relax while everything is done for you!
9. Find a way to make some money.
Break is too short to snatch a full-time job, but maybe you can head into work with one of your parents for a few days, or see if you can take a few shifts at your old summer job.
10. Live vicariously through your friend's tropical pictures, if you can handle the FOMO.
11. Relax and enjoy this quality time hanging out with your family!
However you spend break, enjoy these few days off. Give yourself some TLC and some time to unwind — it goes by faster than you think. Happy halfway mark!


























