It's finally here, the day you've been waiting for since the start of the second semester. Midterms are done and spring break has begun. For many college students, spring break means getting packed and heading to an island vacation with endless drinks (please drink responsibly, though. Alcohol poisoning is no joke). For others, this may mean going home and spending time with family. For the rest of us, spring break is just a week that we don't have school. Luckily I've created a list of things to do that can help keep your boredom at bay.
1. Take some time to decompress
This could be a number of different things. Choose a non-stressful activity that you enjoy doing; this could be sitting down to watch a movie you've been meaning to see, do some reading or even some fun workouts. It doesn't matter what you do, as long as you end the day feeling stress-free.
2. Get a headstart on some school work
I know you're thinking, "Homegirl, that is without a doubt the last thing I'm trying to do on spring break." I feel you on that, I truly do. However, if you just spend one day of your week, even a few hours, you will definitely reap the benefits later on.
3. TREAT. YO. SELF.
If your friends are off having a blast on their vacations, why can't you do something for yourself? Take yourself shopping or go get a pedicure. You don't even have to do something that costs money; you can make yourself a nice meal or have a long relaxing bubble bath.
4. Try something new
Personally, over spring break, I'm going to be trying a new recipe or two that I haven't been able to try yet. So go ahead and start that new TV show. You have all week to finish it.
5. Clean your dorm/apartment
TRUST ME. You will thank yourself for this later. I get it, midterms were wild - things got backed up and now you have 4 loads of laundry to do. Spend a day doing some deep cleaning; I can guarantee that you will feel so much better when you're done.
6. Explore
Fortunately, my school is located in Charleston, South Carolina, home of the oldest historic district in America, so I have no shortage of things to explore. I will be taking daily walks to the battery exploring South Of Broad Street. If your school is not a destination area, I suggest looking for new walking trails or trying out a new restaurant.
7. Get that $$$
With my schedule cleared, I'm able to get a few more shifts in a work. This can definitely help with boredom and will surely help your bank account.
8. If all else fails, live vicariously through social media
To quote my queen, Chrissy Teigen "I have zero desire to go to a Halloween party tonight but I'm still being a jealous hater b*tch looking at my Instagram feed." In this case, the Halloween party is a trip to New York and the jealous hater b*tch is you.
Hopefully, you are able to draw some inspiration from my ideas and will make your #SpringBreak2k17 a wonderful staycation of sorts.
