When you hear the term "Spring Break," the first thing that comes to mind is probably that movie with James Franco and Vanessa Hudgens. Spring Break is arguably the best part of the college experience. It's a time where you get together with your friends, take a break from school, and spend a week in a tropical location. However, not every college kid gets the chance to do Spring Break (including me), so I decided to come up with a list of other activities you can do during that week off!

1. Take a day trip

Just because you can't take a week off to go to some tropical island, doesn't mean you can't take a day trip to the city. For New England residents, the best places to take day trips to are Boston, New York City, and Newport. Taking a weekend trip to a farther place like Philly or Baltimore is a great idea too!

2. Go on a hike

Try not to spend your entire spring break inside watching Netflix. Get outside and take advantage of the fresh air by going on a hike at one of your local parks.

3. Spend quality time with your family

Carve out some time to spend with your parents and siblings. You're usually busy throughout the semester with homework and don't get the chance to spend time with your family, so Spring Break is the perfect chance to do it.

4. Go to Dave & Buster's

This one is oddly specific, but it's such a great place to go if you're looking for something fun to do. If you've never been here, you have to go immediately. It's literally an arcade for grown-ups, and there's even a bar/restaurant attached. It is seriously so much fun.

5. Go to the movies

So many amazing movies have come out this year already, but there's never enough time to see them all. Catch up on the Oscar winning flicks you missed and check out the new movies that are doing really well at the box office.

6. Start a healthy gym routine

If you're a little late on your New Year's resolution to go to the gym, then make Spring Break the time to get healthy! This is the perfect time to get yourself motivated to go to the gym because you won't have to worry about school or homework getting in the way.

7. Finally finish that show you've been trying to watch all semester

I know I mentioned before that you shouldn't spend your Spring Break binge watching Netflix — but who am I kidding? That's what time off from school is all about. So binge away, and the best part is you won't have to feel guilty about it.

8. Catch up on politics

This one may not be for everyone, but it's definitely important. Get yourself informed on the latest events in politics so you know what's going on in the world. You also may want to stay up-to-date on the latest nonsense that comes out of Trump's mouth.

9. Go to a bar/hangout with your hometown friends

There's nothing like getting together with old friends you haven't seen in a while. Plan a night out with friends from your hometown and reminisce on old times together (assuming that there's some friends left that didn't go away for spring break, too).

10. Go shopping for spring apparel

Get a head start on your spring/summer wardrobe! Now is the perfect time to take advantage of sales at outlets and department stores. Maybe even start looking for bathing suits.

11. Learn a new recipe

Find a recipe or dig one out that you've been dying to try and make a day out of it. Channel your inner chef and impress your family by making dinner for them or by having a day where you just make a bunch of baked goods.