Woops! As you’re daydreaming about spring break instead of studying for that midterm exam, you realize: you have no plans for spring break. Or, your plans may have just fallen through and you are now scrambling to make some fun plans for this short but glorious break. Whatever the case may be, we got your back, girl. Here are some alternative spring breaks and last-minute (affordable!) ideas.
Volunteer
Contact the Office of Civic Engagement to find out about any service spring break trips that you might be able to participate in. You can also serve your local community by volunteering at a soup kitchen, homeless shelter, a school in need. You could also offer your time and service to a local family or neighbor who could really benefit from your help. Give up some of that down-time to serve the community – you won’t regret it!
Adrenaline Rush
For those brave souls out there, go feed your inner adrenaline junkie by visiting an amusement park or theme park — Six Flags in Jersey anyone? Get a group of your friends and go ride thrilling rollercoasters, stuff your faces with funnel cake and popcorn, and most importantly, beat the crowd! Many amusement parks are less crowded during this time and are definitely less crowded than the beaches!
Do (Learn) Somethin’ (yes, this is a reference to Britney Spears)
A week is a short time, but it’s long enough to start learning something new! Take some cooking classes, dance classes, pilates, or try out that hot yoga studio that everyone has been raving about. Be active during break — explore different activities that you have always wanted to try out.
Spontaneous Road Trip
Yeah, Cancun and Cabo sound nice but how about a short road trip with a small group of friends? This can be a cost-efficient solution to your wide-open spring break. Keep your destinations close and don’t limit yourselves to the big name cities! With a good amount of research, you might find a few interesting, overlooked, and underappreciated towns to explore.
School-Hop
This might be a no-brainer, but go visit your friends at other schools! Not all of us have spring break at the same time, so this is a perfect time to go visit a different campus for a weekend. See what they offer and how they measure up to the good ol’Buck.
The Last-Minute Getaway
Okay, if you are still interested in finding a getaway, check out the online deals. Stalk Groupon or use sites like Airfarewatchdog to see if you can find a sweet deal to the destination of your choice. But a word of warning, if you are still interested in planning a complete getaway, you better start now, and make sure you have a well-detailed itinerary! May the odds be ever in your favor. ;)