Spring Break is rolling around, and your friends can't stop talking about the flights they're booking, cars they're renting, activities they're planning... You can't help but think: Where do they get this money from?
It's a natural thought. Everyone claims to be a "broke college student" until spring break rolls around, and all of a sudden they're flying first class to Europe to spend the week in a five-star hotel.
I thought we were in this together.
The great news, however, is that you don't need a ton of money in order to have a good time! Shocking, right?
Here is a list of activities for your spring break that cost no money, so you can keep being your broke-self.
1. Go on a hike
Whether you're in the hills of Hollywood or the valleys of Binghamton, hiking is free, healthy, and trendy. Clear your mind and get out into nature.
2. Read a book
Believe it or not, real books exist. You can find them facilities referred to as libraries, or your local bookstore (if you're willing to spend a buck).
3. Meet strangers
Yes, sketchy. However, worthwhile.
For every 20 strangers you meet, at least one will be normal- not a study, but also probably not too inaccurate. Facebook Influencer, Markian, did exactly that and proved that not all strangers are total creeps. If this doesn't inspire you to make new friends, I don't know what will.
4. Explore Facebook Events
Every day, hundreds of Facebook events are posted and many are completely free. Hit some up and make those connections!
5. Clean out your closet
This one, you might actually be earning money from. You can either put your clothes up on consignment sites or donate them to a shelter- but either way, you will feel so much better getting rid of those clothes that you know you will never wear.
6. Volunteer
You won't know how good this feels until you try it. Give back to the community! There are so many local opportunities available.
7. Binge-Watch a new series
Some type of subscription plan is required for this, but if you already have it you aren't spending anything extra. My personal favorites off Netflix are Black Mirror, The Office, Bates Motel, and American Vandal, to name a few. That should keep you busy!
8. Work on your brand
No, not your uber-successful start-up brand- your personal brand.
Ways to work on this are to make sure you have a clean Google search, and bringing your LinkedIn to the next level.
9. Film a video
Either filming a video is in your niche, or it is totally out of your comfort zone. Either way, it could be a fun new thing to try out!
10. Take photographs
Time goes by too fast to not document everything, and you're going to want to remember the spring break that you spent absolutely no money but still had an amazing time.
By the time you are done knocking off everything on this list, your friends will be back on campus raving about their amazing travels.
You, however, are going to be raving about your full wallet- and what's really better?
