Spend your spring break however you like and don’t let anyone tell you one way is better than another. Whether you’re saving money or you’re spending some, at home or on vacation, with friends or family, enjoy your spring break.

1. Time for family

I know many people think that if you don’t go out and party during spring break then you are… (insert negative adjective here). Don’t believe this. Many people, especially if you live far from home/out of state don’t get to see their family that much. Spend some time with your siblings and your parents. They all missed you, I promise.

2. Time for friends

This is pretty traditional. Many times we get so caught up with school that we don’t get to see our friends much outside of studying. So while you may be spending this time partying, remember to actually spend time with your friends. Play a board game, go out to eat, have a deep conversation at 2 a.m.

3. Time for work

Hey, fun fact some may not remember: school costs money! Like, a lot of money. So, don’t make anyone feel bad for working over break. They are saving money by not going anywhere for spring break and actually making more while they have some free time. Although, if this is how you are spending your break also try out my next two points.

4. Time to catch up

Catch up. Catch up on sleep, catch up on homework due after break, catch up in general. Finish reading that book you started over winter break. Watch several seasons of your new favorite show on Netflix.

5. Time for a break

Literally, don’t feel obligated to do anything. Have at least a day that you do nothing productive. This is our one week of break in the middle of midterms. After this, we still have another two months of school. So relax and make a plan to do nothing.

(Hopefully) Needless to say, everyone please have a fun but SAFE spring break, no matter what you end up doing!