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10 Things To Do On A Spring Break Staycation

"SPRANG BREAK!"

Elisabeth O'Donnell

Mar 21, 2016

Saint Michael's College

10 Things To Do On A Spring Break Staycation

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Unable to get down to Miami for the craziest week of your young life? The only one of your friends on break this week? Don't worry! This does not mean your week of freedom must be wasted away at home, sleeping until 1 p.m. and watching Netflix until you return to bed at 10 p.m. You can easily turn a week at home alone into a rejuvenating vacation.

1. Spend quality time with your parents.

On the surface this may not sound entirely appetizing. However, a little with QT with mum and dad will be very nice after many weeks away from them. And admit it -- you missed them too.

2. Have a "treat yo self" day.

Get your nails done, have a shopping day, maybe a spa day. Do something to reward yourself for half of a semester of hard work.

3. Get back into recreational reading.

While class is in session you may not have time to curl up with an enticing read. Use the time off to get into something other than your calculus book.

4. Research summer job/internship options.

This is the perfect time to make sure you'll be doing something constructive over the summer. Make sure you have a job or internship lined up to make some cash or gain a nice resume point.

5. Visit your friends' colleges.

Spring break allows for two free weekends. Use this time to check out your friends' schools and see what you've been hearing about all year.

6. Redesign your bedroom.

Redo your old bedroom so that you have a lovely abode awaiting you when you come home for the summer.

7. Bond with your siblings.

They have missed you just as much or more than you have missed them! Take some time to catch up and see what they've been doing while you're off at school.

8. Pretend your backyard is a vacation destination.

If weather allows, lounge out on the chaise, lather up the tanning oil, and pretend you're in Cancun being served delicious drinks by the pool.

9. Visit all of your favorite hometown spots.

Your favorite coffee shop, park to run in, and hang spot have each missed your presence. Pay homage to the places you yearn for while away at school.

10. Recharge to finish off the year.

Most importantly use this time to completely relax. Enjoy time off from classes and time in the comfort of your own home, so that you are completely ready to kill the rest of second semester.

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