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Why You Should Actually Stay At College For Spring Break

Staying at your “college home" may be better than going to your parents' home, or even vacationing.

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Why You Should Actually Stay At College For Spring Break

There's this allure around spring break. Many people associate this time in college with parties, beaches, or going home to see their families.

While these are good options, staying in your own space such as your college apartment may be even better. Here are four reasons why:

1. Relaxation

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Staying home alone can be good. It gives you the time to just relax and enjoy some 'you time'. You also aren't required to wake up according to anyone else's rules or time schedule. This gives the perfect opportunity for you to catch up on some much needed rest!

2. Get caught up

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While spring break is typically taken to be for hanging out and relaxing, this time can also be used to get caught up on homework and any job-related tasks. Staying at home will not present the distractions that come with family and vacationing.

3. Explore the town

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Another cool thing about staying in your college town during spring break is that you can enjoy the local stores, museums, and everything else that the city has to offer, without too much of a time crunch due to classes and homework.

4. Clean your space

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Lastly, but not least, you can use this free time to clean up and declutter your personal space, which is something that can be let slide during the busy school week. While this is work, it can be relaxing and therapeutic to make your space a clean and clear one. This can help reduce stress when spring break is over and classes resume.

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