As anyone who is not going anywhere special for spring break knows, it's not that exciting as people make it out to be. Whether your trip got cancelled or you didn't have anything planned in the first place here are some ways to avoid boredom while at home for spring break.

1. Catch up on sleep

We all know how stressful college can be and how the busy schedule spirals us into a cycle of sleepless nights and excessive intakes of caffeine. Take all the free time to sleep so that you can come back to school well rested and ready to get back to the chaos again.

2. Get a head start on homework due after the break.

Most professors assign homework ahead of time so that students can make sure to complete it on time, use this free time to get it all done so that when you get back there is barely any work to do for the first week or so.

3. Appreciate all of the family time.

They may drive us crazy at times but any college student knows that we miss them more than every while we are at school. Use this time to spend quality time with your family and do fun things that maybe you didn't have a chance to do last time you were home.

4. Start searching for summer jobs/internships.

Now is the perfect time to start applying for summer jobs and internships because before we know it it will be summer break and well all be searching for summer jobs last minute. Get a job now so that you can plan ahead for the summer.

5. Actually start your summer body workout/diet plan.

Still have a gym membership? Might as well make the most out of it and workout while its easy to manage and not when you are juggling classes and other activities all at once.

6. Detox from all the stress of school (and drinking).

This may not sound like the most exciting way to spend spring break but your body will thank you in the long run, use this time to replenish your body physically and mentally.

7. Spend time with your friends that are also bored during the spring break.

Spend some time with friends who also don't have plans for spring break especially ones who you may not get to see often. Misery (boredom in this case) loves company.

8. Plan a summer trip or something fun to look forward to in the near future.

Plan ahead so that you are less focused on how everyone on your timeline is laying in the sun on a tropical island and more focused on how much fun you are going to have in a few months