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Jan 04, 2017

It's funny; when we're at school, we're dying to get home. By the end of break, many of us are dying to get back to school. For those of you who struggle through a month or more at home: here are some tips.

1. Get a job.

It sounds extremely boring, but it helps pass the time AND earn you money for school. I guarantee you I'll be working through the majority of my break. My stomach (and wallet) is gonna thank me because now I can afford more Taco Bell runs.

2. Read.

Even if you aren't an avid reader, buying a good book helps you escape sometimes. I just bought Two by Two by Nicholas Sparks. I almost never read, and I've blazed through this book in just a couple of days. Reading three books while at home gives you an excuse to stay home on nights when you're "just not feeling it."

3. Find a new hobby.

Last year, I asked my dad for a guitar for Christmas. I remember I spent hours googling the chords for my favorite songs. Another year, I went to the craft store and made a bunch of blankets for my friends and family. It really helped pass the time. But, if you ask any of my friends what their hobbies are over break, it most likely has to do with alcohol.

4. Do something you've always wanted to do.

Bunjee jump. Kiss a boy. Eat some carbs. Go to the gym. Go on a carriage ride. Make some waffles. ANYTHING. Anything at all that you've never done before and itching to do it... DO IT. Why not? You're bored out of your mind to the point where you're thinking about laying in bed all day binge watching Netflix or HULU or whatever you do. DO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE AND CROSS STUFF OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST.

5. Catch up with old friends.

I love coming home for long periods of time because it gives me a chance to do everything. I can work, read, be with family, and see all my friends that I haven't seen since the summer.

6. And, of course, start a Netflix show.

When I want to recount my Christmas breaks, I remember which Netflix show I was watching. Christmas break 2013 I was watching 90210. Christmas break 2015 I was watching Friday Night Lights.

And if none of these things work for you, stop being so dramatic. It's three (or more) weeks where you have close to zero responsibilities. Enjoy it! Happy Holidays!

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3. Find a new hobby.

4. Do something you've always wanted to do.

5. Catch up with old friends.

6. And, of course, start a Netflix show.

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