For those of us staying home for spring break, we can't help but be a little jealous when our friends post pictures on Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook of their fun spring break trips to Cancun or Daytona Beach. That being said, there are several ways to enjoy spring break at home too, even if it is a little cold (which it sadly looks like it's supposed to be).
1. Take the time to play with your pets.
I don't know about you, but when I'm away at school, there's nothing I miss more than curling up next to my best friend (my dog, KiKi). There's no greater feeling than getting that hello hug and kiss when I walk in the door.
2. Read a book.
As someone who loves to read, I thoroughly miss being able to pick up a good book just for the fun of it during the semester, simply because I don't have time. I'm going to spend this spring break reading a few of the books I've had on my reading list for quite some time now.
3. Go for a hike.
While this might depend on the weather, I can't think of a better way to escape the stress of school and life for that matter, than to just take a break and enjoy nature. Heck, even if it is cold, I think you should still go; I probably will.
4. Spend time with friends and family.
Catch up with your hometown friends that you haven't seen in a while who are home too, and maybe even spend some quality time with your parents, siblings, cousins, or whomever, because you don't get the chance to seem them all that often.
5. Relax.
As college students, we don't get much time to just relax and unwind, so even if you've got to study, do homework, or work, at least take a little bit of time to just watch Netflix or listen to music.
6. Go shopping.
Although we're all broke college students, we all deserve a little something for making it to the halfway point of the semester and for getting through midterms. Treat yourself to that new purse, makeup, or pair of sneakers. You deserve it.
7. See a movie.
Going to the movie theater might be one of the most basic options, but it's one of my favorite things to do. I recommend going to see Beauty & The Beast, but check out what looks interesting to you, grab that bucket of buttery popcorn, pile of snacks, and have at it!
8. Bake or cook.
Because most of us don't have time to make gourmet meals during the semester, try whipping up something and see what happens. Maybe it'll turn out awfully, but maybe whatever you've made will be delicious and you can add that to the list of foods you know how to make.
9. Sleep in.
At this point, sleeping until 9 a.m. is sleeping in for me. For the most part, we're all either getting up early or going to sleep extremely late, so take this break to sleep in and catch up on those lost hours of sleep.
10. Have fun.
Most importantly, have fun. It doesn't matter if you're in Florida or in your bedroom, just do something that will make you happy this spring break, and think about how close we are to summer!!
