My first quarter in UCLA was interesting. It was hard and stressful and I have grown a single grey hair because of it. The shit ton of class work, that one professor who was an ass (you know who you are), and the little time to get assignments done have all been shit.

Every week came with drinking our sorrows away on Thirsty Thursday and then cramming for a quiz the next morning because we were cursed with Friday classes. The idea of having five more quarters of this will end with a head full of grey hair and wrinkles.

Now with the first quarter of UCLA done, here are five things to do over winter break. Treat yo self!

1. Go to bed late and sleep in

Stay up late doing whatever, sleep in until the afternoon. Catch up on those hours you have lost this quarter staying up.

2. Spend some time with friends and family

Most of us have been so bombarded with unnecessary, stupid work. Spending time with family and friends is a must. Take time to spend with them because once winter quarter comes, there won’t be much time to see them for awhile.

3. Sit around and binge watch a show on Netflix

College takes over “me time.” We lose the ability to just watch the shows we love so much. This is the time to catch up on all the episodes we have missed.

4. Bake some yummy cakes and cookies

Living in a dorm means no kitchen. No kitchen means no happiness. Now back at home, bake your heart out!

5. Blast your most favorite music and sing along

Listen to all the music you love in the comfort of your own home. Bring back the good ol’ days.

Winter break is only three weeks long, so our time is limited. Enjoy every minute you have because the next quarter to come is not going to be easy. May the odds ever be in your favor, but let's face it, shit ain't easy.