Not going anywhere for spring break? Not a problem! If you (like me) are at a loss for what to do during your spring break at home, here are some ideas!

1. Try a new recipe

If you live in a dorm, now is the time to take advantage of a REAL kitchen to make your own food! Take this opportunity to try out some of those food videos you’ve been watching!

2. Go on a day trip

Take a mini-road trip with family or a friend to a nearby city! It will get you out of the house, and will make you feel like you’re sort of on vacation for a day.

3. Work

Everyone needs a little extra cash, so now is the perfect opportunity to make some money for when you head back up to campus. After all, as a college student, every bit helps.

4. Go on a hike

If the weather is nice enough, check out a local park and see what trails they offer. Hiking is great exercise and it lets you decompress from the small stresses of every-day life

5. Explore your town

Is there a restaurant you always drive past but never go in? A shop you have always thought was cute but never checked it out? A new one that popped up? This is a great time to go and see all of these things.

6. Movie Marathon

If you have an ever-growing list of movies you want to watch, take a day to knock some of them off!

7. Shopping day!

If you’ve got the cash for it, why not treat yourself? Go to the mall or your favorite shopping destination and have a ball!

8. Relax

Draw a hot bath, put on some chill music, light some candles, and relax. If you want, you could even use a face mask to keep your skin looking healthy.

9. Hang out with your family

If you go to school out of state, they hardly get to see you! Make sure to spend some quality time with mom and dad before you have to head back to school.

10. Clean

Do some spring cleaning, even if it means just cleaning out your closet and getting rid of clothes you don’t wear!

11. Exercise

If you have gotten out of the habit of working out on a regular basis, now is the perfect time to start back up again! If you don’t have a gym membership, just look up some youtube videos for a good workout!

There are tons of ways to enjoy your spring break that do not include a pricey trip to somewhere tropical, it’s just a matter of finding the right activities!