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10 Fun Texan Spots Worth Your Entire Spring Break

I know it's only January, but I'm already thinking about my Spring Break vacation

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Jan 28, 2019

Texas A&M University

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1. San Marcos

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Home of Texas State and an outlet mall, it's got a natural spring that's a pretty popular spot for college students to relax during their week off of school.

2. Wimberley

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There's a lot of natural beauty in Wimberley, it's a great place to go camping with friends or family.

3. Greune

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Visit Gruene Hall which is the oldest dance hall in Texas! This town has a lot of charm and is a fun, low-key place to spend your break.

4. Galveston

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An obvious choice if you want to spend your week off on the beach.

5. South Padre Island

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For those of you who like to get a little wild during your break, this is the place to be. Constant partying with thousands of other college students.

6. Dallas/Fort Worth

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Technically two different cities, but there is so much to do there! Both downtown Fort Worth and downtown Dallas have different vibes, but they're both so much fun.

7. Houston

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H-Town, you can visit the space center or the museum district, among tons of other things.

8. Austin

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Visit the famous Zilker Park or Barton Springs, and the Botanical Garden is gorgeous!

9. San Antonio

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There's so much more to this city than The Alamo! The riverwalk is a really fun, lively place to go hang out, and the Natural Bridge Caverns are insane to go see.

10. Big Bend National Park

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A bit of a drive for most, but it's worth it. It's a beautiful place and so much fun to go camping with friends.

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1. San Marcos

2. Wimberley

3. Greune

4. Galveston

5. South Padre Island

6. Dallas/Fort Worth

7. Houston

8. Austin

9. San Antonio

10. Big Bend National Park

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College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

1. It's just the basics.

2. Just an easy tip.

3. As a college student, I get it.

4. Time to be real.

5. Shower right after.

6. Another get real moment.

7. Take home your clothes.

8. Be nice!

9. Disinfect!

10. Just keep up with yourself.

What would I do without my mom?

1. “Good luck today! I believe in you and always will.”

2. “Everything will be OK.”

3. “Do you want to come home for the weekend?”

4. “Don’t stress! Stress causes pimples and we don’t want that!”

5. “Look out for a care package coming in the mail.”

6. “You are so bright; I know you can get through this."

7. “Take a break and relax for a little, you’ve been working so hard.”

8. “Go out with your friends, have some fun. Use your card, I will refill it.”

9. “Take a deep breath.”

10. “Everything will work out the way it's supposed to.”

11. "I love you."

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

1. Doctor.

2. Nutritionist.

3. Personal trainer.

4. Tutor.

5. Stylist.

6. Babysitter.

7. Therapist.

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1. Don’t buy Textbooks the first week of class.

2. Ratemyprofessor.com! PLEASE use it!

3. Don’t wear your lanyard or ID around your neck, it makes it obvious for everyone to know you’re a freshman.

4. Always bring a charger or headphones wherever you go.

5. Don’t miss out on the free food on campus.

6. You don’t always need to dress up…Trust Me!

7. Get More Involved!

8. Don’t feel pressured to hook-up with anyone.

9. The Freshman 15 is REAL! Don’t brush it off!

10. It’s OK to say NO!

11. Drinking / Partying doesn’t equal popularity.

12. Try to spend less time in your dorm.

13. It’s OK to change your major!

14. Always take an Uber or Lyft!

15. Never go to a party alone!

16. Start your resume early.

17. Keep your door open when in your room.

18. Get to know your professors.

19. You don’t really need an unlimited meal plan.

20. Procrastinate = LATE!

21. If you need to…sleep!

22. It’s also OK to say ‘no’ to going out all the time!

23. Take advantage of the free stuff on campus!

24. Not everyone in college drinks.

25. Community bathrooms aren’t THAT bad.

26. Please get along with your roommate.

27. Spotify/Apple Music Playlists!

28. Please clean your room frequently!

29. Please Go to Class….You’re paying for it!

30. Do the extra credit!

31. DON’T Pick 8 am Classes!

32. Use the resources on campus.

33. Eat at Dining Halls to save meals or even cook your own food.

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