Winter break is arguably the most highly anticipated time of the school year for any college student. As a current college student, there is no other break that compares to this one...it doesn't get any better than having an entire month off from school. After finals, winter break is 100% necessary.
With finals steadily approaching, stress is at an all time high. There's not much time to do anything else because everyone is focused on studying for exams and finishing the semester with good grades. Putting in the hard work for the next two weeks will soon be worth it. Other than getting an A on final exams, there is no better reward than a month free of any school work. Once all the stress is finally relieved, the main focus of every student will be on deciding as to what they will be doing over break. Being home for this long can get somewhat boring, so it's definitely important to stay busy. If you run out of things to do this break, consider these ideas...
1. Go see the tree. If you live close enough to the city, going to see the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center is a perfect day trip. It's also a great way to meet up with some of your friends from school, especially for those who live in New York or New Jersey.
2. Go skiing. It is inevitable that the weather is going to get cold, so you might as well make the most of it. Skiing, tubing or even sledding are all great activities for the winter weather and are enjoyable to do with friends or family.
3. Work out. Going to the gym and getting some exercise might not be the first thing you want to do over winter break, but it's never too early to start working on your beach bod. There is no doubting that it is tough to work out while at school. All the school work and studying takes up a good amount of time, so while you're home you might as well take advantage of it.
4. See a movie. There are always some good movies out around Christmas time. Going to the movies with some friends is a perfect way to pass time and to spend some quality time with friends from home, or even family.
5. Go shopping. Whether you're a guy or girl, everyone needs some new clothes for when they get back to school for spring semester. Although the weather starts to get colder and winter clothing is essential, it is necessary to start getting together clothing for the warmer weather as well.
6. Catch up with the family. It may not be the first thing you want to do, but spending some quality time with your family can be fun, and it is definitely important. Going out to dinner or even spending the night in to watch a movie with your parents is always something to do. I'm sure any college student can say that after being away from their family for long periods of time, they look forward to spending time with their loved ones.
7. Try making some extra cash. There's a pretty good chance it will snow over winter break, so going around the block and offering to shovel a neighbor's driveway can be a great way to make some extra cash. This was something that I had always done as a kid and personally, it is not a bad idea because after fall semester almost every college student is broke and in need of some money to get them through the spring semester.
8. Catch up on Netflix. With a lot of spare time, this is a perfect opportunity to catch up on your favorite TV shows or even watch a movie. With such a busy schedule away at college it's hard to find time to just sit back, relax and watch some Netflix. 
9. Play in the snow. No matter your age, you're never to old to go out and play in the snow. Doing things like building a snow man, making a snow angel and even gathering up all your friends and having a snowball fight are some of the best things to do in the winter.
10. Baking cookies. Something fun to do during the holidays is to bake some cookies. Baking cookies isn't only a fun activity but it's something quick to do and helps get you into the holiday spirit.
11. Catch up on some sleep. Getting sleep while you're home is probably the best thing to happen to a college student. There is no better feeling than climbing into your own bed. With the luxury of being in your own bed and having no school work to do, it's the best time to catch up on sleep.
