Since the semester is quickly coming to a close, time for winter activities is upon us! Although it is cold, there is still plenty of great things to do to enjoy the season. Besides working and other life needs, winter break is a good time to relax and recharge for second semester. Whether you celebrate holidays or not, here are a ton of ideas for winter fun!
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Make hot chocolate
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Sledding
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Watch a fun holiday/winter movie
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Take a J-term class
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Bake cookiesDecorated cookies. Photo credit Evelyn Harrison.
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Drive past christmas lights
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Self care day: Whether it’s taking a bath, doing a facemask or just staying off your phone, take a day to relax and do what you want to do.
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Holidazzle festival in Minneapolis: Holidazzle is an event in Loring Park with fireworks, food, concerts and ice skating!
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Read a book or start a series
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Try snowboarding or skiing
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Build a fort
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Volunteer! Giving your time to an organization that deserves it is a great way to give back over the holiday season.
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Exercise
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Go to a museum
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Spring cleaning! Clean and organize your stuff so that everything is clean for the start of the second semester.
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Donating clothes that don’t fit or that you don’t want to a local shelter/ thrift store
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Host a party. This could be for an event like New Years eve or the Superbowl, or just a casual party with friends!
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Go bowling
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Get your friends together and cook a meal together. Sharing the experience of cooking and eating as a group is a fun way to spend time with friends.
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Polar Plunge! Doing the Polar Plunge is a cold but good way to raise money for a good cause like an animal shelter or another charity you want to support.
Winter can be a boring or sad time of year for some, so I just thought it would be nice to share a small list of ideas, but keep in mind there are many more! Trying to do a few of these mixed in with your necessary activities, can help make your break a little fun before second semester starts. Have a great break!