Finally! Winter break is here and everyone can finally breathe again. The holidays will ebb away the stress and tension we all were feeling right before the break. Enjoy your time off and relax, but if you are feeling adventurous here are some fun things to do this winter break:

1. Go shopping.

If you think Black Friday is the day for good sales, then you clearly have not been post-Christmas shopping. This is the awkward in-between time when stores are trying to get rid of their winter inventory to make room for the new spring collections. Everything is marked down and it's a fun way to spend your new Christmas cash.

2. Study for midterms.

Winter break is the perfect time to get ahead in school. For those high schools students who have midterms at the beginning of January, don't wait last minute. Start small and study an hour each day over break. It will be all worth it when all of your friends are cramming and you're solid on the material.

3. Hang out with friends.

Let's face it, the winter season is busy with activities and holidays. We don't have very much down time to spend with our friends and family. Use your break to catch up, laugh, and make memories with the ones you love.

4. Start a project.

Do you have something you've always wanted to do but never had time for? Winter break is a great time to try something new. You have a whole week to spend any way you like and a new project or activity in your life could be exciting.

5. Take a trip.

A whole week off from school, what better to do then get away from it all? If you want to really relax, then a vacation is perfect for you! Go somewhere exotic or take a road trip to the next state, either way, you will return feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the upcoming year.