It's spring semester and you know what that means...it's time to make spring break plans!! For college students, spring break is one of the most anticipated times of the year, every single year. It's still a month away, but plans are already being made and paid for. It's a whole week off from school and the weather is finally starting to warm up.

I get it, I like spring break too, but everyone always spends their week at the beach. I don't have anything against the beach, but going there every single year just starts to get old after awhile. What else is there to do, you might ask? Well...

1. Road trip

It doesn't have to be a cross-country road trip. You could really just go sightseeing in a new state and bond with friends while experiencing new places. Honestly, it would probably cost the same for gas as you would pay to rent an outrageously priced condo for the week.

2. Hiking

It doesn't have to be one of the most well-known hiking places. There are mountains and hiking trails all over the place you can explore. Get some exercise and fresh air. Who knows, you might even enjoy it!

3. Amusement parks

Get your thrill on!! Some amusement parks offer passes that are good for several days so you could enjoy a theme park for days of the break. There's some sort of amusement park or theme park in cities all over the place so it wouldn't be hard to find the closest one.

4. Visit landmarks

Be a tourist! There is some sort of building or structure worth seeing in just about every state. Find the landmark in your state or in the next state over and make a trip to see it.

5. Camping

I know what you're thinking, but camping doesn't have to be in the middle of the woods somewhere with no supplies. You can go camping literally anywhere and have a good time.

6. Sporting events

It's currently baseball season so attend a game. Explore a new city and experience something new.

7. Volunteer

It may not be the most fun thing you could find, but you can never go wrong with some volunteer work.

8. Go to a festival

There are so many festivals and concerts going on all over the country around springtime. Some are pretty pricey and some aren't, but I'm sure there's one somewhere that's a good fit.

9. Go home with friends

We're in college so we all have at least one friend that isn't from the same place we are. Go home with a friend and spend time in their hometown or visit a long distance friend at another college.

10. Bring your friends home

Likewise, not all of your friends in college have seen your hometown. Bring some friends home with you and show them the place you're from.

11. Work

I mean this is college, we could all use some extra spending money for when we get back to school.

12. Go on a mission trip

Churches and organizations are always looking for new people to serve on their mission trips. They usually have fundraisers to help fund the trip so it wouldn't hurt your bank account too badly.

13. Spa day

There's always time for de-stressing and relaxation.

14. Have fun!!!

It is spring break after all!

The beach is fun but if you're looking for something different, there are so many other options. College is a time to travel and explore, after all.