The heavenly month of March is finally here! As Rutgers students are gearing up for the much-awaited spring break of the Spring semester, they have to undergo mini obstacles such as midterm exams, essays, and assignments. Many students have been looking forward to spring break since the beginning of the semester, and it is the ultimate week to de-stress and engage in meaningful and enjoyable activities outside of Rutgers.

What are some things that students can do over Spring Break?

1. Embark on a stimulating adventure with family and friends

According to U.S. News, the best places to travel during spring break are NYC, Sydney, and Las Vegas. Adventures should be a constant part of life and spring break is the perfect time to do so! This is actually the first break that students are getting after winter break, and I'm proud to say that we have all worked vigorously for this! As a student, I'm consistently aware of the time and dedication required to excel in college courses as well as the desire of taking a break. However, this one week break should be used as a way to further stimulate our brains and prepare us for the end of the spring semester. As a matter of fact, there are loads of events on the way immediately after we return from spring break. We have to finish strong by preparing well for final exams before we can take a longer break from college.

2. Catch up with friends from high school and your hometown

Students who dorm, like me, are not always in their hometown and hence are unable to hang out with friends and family on a regular basis. But this one week break provides these students with ample amounts of time to plan a reunion with high school friends or other family members.

3. Exercise to stay fit and healthy

Having a week off from college tends to alter a student's daily lifestyle and schedule. Most students like me tend to sleep in and stay up really late. However, I have realized that not maintaining the daily college schedule for a whole week makes it painful to resume it again once classes start! We must not forget that we have to return back to our college lifestyle after 7 days.

4. Make the smart decision to study

Spring break can also be used to catch up on courses and study ahead for exams that might take place the week we come back.

All in all, stay strong as we are steadily approaching the most awaited break from college besides summer vacation!