Whether winter break has started for you or not, it is likely you are going to have a lot of time on your hands. Instead of sitting on your bum all day with the purpose equivalent to a rock, you might as well make your weeks off from school worthwhile!
1. Work
If you're a college student, chances are high that you are super freaking broke. Call your boss, apply somewhere, or shovel your elderly neighbor's driveway. Make that money!
2. Learn to Cook
No one can make meatballs like grandma or grill a steak like dad... why can't you? Learn the secret recipes or even find a new one to call your own! When you go back to school or when mom doesn't come home in time to whip you up some grub, you can feed yourself.
3. Play with Your Pet(s)
Just because your four-legged friends can't talk, doesn't mean they don't have a personality. If we're being honest, my dog has more of a personality than some of the people I've met at school. Also, the bond shared with a pet is like no other.
4. Workout
Having 24/7 access to food can be the best thing ever, but also a detriment. Eating like your mouth is an endless black hole is dangerous, especially with all of the sweets during the holidays. Might as well indulge guilt-free by sweating out some calories and gaining strength.
5. Read
Hey, books are fun and knowledge is power. Enough said.
6. Go on a Date
You don't have to have a significant other to go out and have fun. Plan a girl's or guy's night, or even ask out that person you've been dying to forever! Build a snowman or throw a snowball at them. Just have fun.
7. Have Low-key Nights
Sometimes, you've just got to do absolutely nothing for a day or so, but not too many or else it won't be the same! Treat yourself once in a while, you deserve it after killing yourself after a tough semester.
8. Plan for Next Semester
There's nothing wrong with a little preparation! Buy binders, papers, pencils, and book ahead of time. Look up who your professors are. Start reading! Of all of the good feelings in the world, being unprepared is not one of them.
