For college students, winter break is a long-awaited reprieve after the insanity of Finals Week. Though initially, a month away from your college seems like a lengthy amount of time, it truly isn't. Here is how to make the most of your winter break, because before you know it, these 30 days will have passed and spring semester will be upon us!

1. Catch up with family and friends.

Obviously, the most important thing to do during winter break is to catch up with family and friends that you haven't gotten to see in recent days! This can be as simple as watching a hockey game on TV with your dad or getting a cup of coffee with your hometown best friend at your favorite diner. One suggestion for a fun way to catch up with friends is to host a holiday cookie exchange...where everyone bakes their favorite Christmas cookie and enjoys them together!

2. Take some time for you.

You deserve it! After spending the last few weeks at college stressed and overwhelmed because of irritating group projects, essays, and exams, you deserve to relax a bit. Catch up on your favorite Netflix show or re-read your favorite book.

3. Give something new a try.

Have you been wanting to try yoga? Pilates? Or did you find a delicious cookie recipe on Pinterest you've been waiting to try your hand at? Well, now's the time to do it! No obligations = plenty of time to try something new.

4. Enjoy seasonal activities with some of your hometown best friends.

'Tis the season for making holiday cookies, watching cheesy (but adorable) Hallmark movies, and going ice skating. Maybe even try your hand at skiing! Embrace these activities while spending some quality time with your friends this break!

5. Work a little, but rest a lot.

When I come home from winter break, I am always so tempted to take on many hours at work. However, you just worked so hard during the semester, so why work yourself even harder? Yes, take on some hours at your job, but no, don't work every single day for 8.5 hours a day.

6. A winter road trip.

Is there a place you've been wanting to visit in the wintertime, such as a tree farm or a skiing mountain? Give it a go this winter break!