Not doing anything special over spring break? Have all your friends went home or on their own adventures? Are you just staying at home (or school) bored out of your mind? Hey, so am I! And, it is okay! Here are seven things you can do to keep yourself preoccupied every day of your spring break stay-cation!
Sunday: Volunteer for a nonprofit organization. It is ALWAYS a great way to spend your free time volunteering. You get to get out of the house and someone gets help they desperately need for their business. Plus, there are tons of ways to get out there and have a blast. You could volunteer at a hospital, animal shelter, library, homeless shelter, or wherever! Find a place you are interested in and love, and ask them about volunteering or participating in their volunteer program. Volunteering is a great way to help others and feel great doing it.
Monday: Trying something new never fails. Recently, my friends and I started our very own crochet circle, where we crochet– not knit, there is a unique difference– scarves, gloves, and other cool things. If that isn’t for you, try painting, writing, playing a sport, sky diving, or underwater basket weaving. Do whatever! You have a week to make it a brand new hobby for you to do in your spare time.
Tuesday: Catch up on homework! I know this seems lame, but it could be really awesome! Think about it. You catch up and get ahead on all of your homework, so that you have even more downtime as the semester finishes out. You have just made your Spring Break Week into a Spring Break Month or Semester! Congrats!
Wednesday: Get to know your bed better! College is full of all-nighters and long days of classes and work. In between lectures, projects, essays, friends, family, clubs, sports, and any other work or duty, there are only a few hours in the day to rest your head and eyes. Spring Break is the perfect time to relax on your bed and take a breather. Or, to just get some desperately needed sleep. There is nothing wrong with dedicating your entire Spring Break to sleeping. It is probably really good for you.
Thursday: Read a book. I know I am not just speaking for myself when I say that “reading for pleasure” is a foreign concept for college students. We definitely read. Textbooks, journals, articles, essays, and all sorts of pieces of texts litter our dorm rooms. Underneath all of those pieces of “fine” literature, there is a book that we have been dying to read. Over Spring Break, why not pick up that book and read it? Reading something that is not Socrates or Dickenson or Freud will do you good. Plus, it will refresh your brain so you can conquer the struggle that is William Makepeace Thackeray or some other author who is quite insufferable to read but you are forced to read anyway.
Friday: Play a video game or phone game. What better way to lose your mind for a few hours– or, days– than to play a video game or a phone game? Games actually improve your concentration and hand-eye coordination. They also decrease stress and help relaxation. Plus, they are freaking addictive and very fun!
Saturday: Netflix! When in doubt on what to do over Spring Break or in order to just wind down at the end of the week, why not head over to Netflix? Netflix has a ton of shows and movies to watch for everyone. You can binge-watch seasons of most of your favorite shows, or you can start a brand new one all from the comfort of your own TV, laptop, tablet, or smartphone screen. For those who just want to chill in their pajamas and eat Ben & Jerry’s new core ice cream, Netflix is the perfect place for you. If you aren’t a subscriber to it, then head on over to YouTube or MegaShare for all of your movie or television needs.
Spring Break is a time for rest and relaxation. Whatever you do for it–whether it is staying in your dorm, heading home, or going out for the time of your life– just make sure to stay safe and have fun. After all, that’s what college is all about.
Enjoy your Spring Break!