Spring break is on all college students minds and it's no secret that everyone is excited. Whether you are in sunny Arizona enjoying the perfect weather or in the freezing cold of the Midwest, everyone is daydreaming of spring break. It is one week filled with (hopefully) sunshine, beaches, best friends and more. I guess you could say that is the typical spring break plan. However, there are plenty of other cool and exciting activities and trips that you can take if lying on the beach and gaining the perfect tan is not really your thing.
For some, ditching the crowded beaches during spring break is something they want to do. Instead, going home and spending time with family is a better alternative. For some out-of-state students taking a week to just go home and be with family is so much more enjoyable. Plus, you get a home cooked meal which, let's face it, every college student misses. You can also say hello to your bed too. It is no secret the old twin mattress that you are forced to sleep on in college sucks and you would do just about anything to have your bigger and better bed with you while at school. You also get to see your dog and that is probably the best feeling in the world.
Another great thing about going home for spring break: day trips! Every state has hidden treasures in it. Grab a few friends who are also home for spring break and go explore your own state. You would be amazed at how much fun you can have on a little adventure with your favorite people. You can find the perfect destination just by typing in a few words into your search bar and go. You will be surprised by how many places you have not been that are so close. Believe me, you will be asking your parents why they did not take you there sooner.
Going home for spring break also allows you to connect with old friends again. Everyone knows that you don't always get to go to college with all of your best friends and sometimes you drift apart. It can be hard to see your once best friend post picture after picture with some new girl you do not know even if you are doing the same thing. If you go home you can reconnect with the people that you haven't seen in a long time. Plus, there is nothing better than spending time with an old best friend talking non-stop and going on all of those late-night adventures that you used to in high school.
Some people love the beach and that is all they can think about when it comes to spring break. Others are just wishing to go home. Either way, it is important to make the most of it.
