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Seven Things to do Over Christmas Break

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Seven Things to do Over Christmas Break

Congratulations. We’ve done it. We’ve survived finals. Here’s a list of seven things to do to recover.

Adventure.

College is great. It’s time to experience anything you want, really. So do that. Travel. Go to Amsterdam or Vermont or China. Go to that little mom and pop you’ve never been to. Spend a night under the stars. You have a whole month to explore. Take advantage.


Die of sleep.

Before you travel, or while on the plane, catch up on those hours you missed during finals week. Sleep for 17, 18, 39 hours. It’s vacation. Use those first few days wisely.


Read an intellectual book.

Let’s get honest. Netflix takes up more of our time than we probably want to admit. Replace it with one of the greats. Chaucer, Tolstoy, John Greene (so he’s not a great, but he is good). You’ll be surprised at what you like (or don’t like).

Research something you’re interested in.

No other time in your life will you be as free as on college break. Take advantage of that time to learn about something spontaneous. Like weird laws that no one knows about, or how the Netherlands got its named, or why whale hunting is banned in New Jersey. Or anything really. You know what interests you.


Get up and move.

During school, it’s so hard to stay active. A month of free time gives you the access you need to do just that. Start walking to nearby parks, or take up yoga, or pilates, or running. It doesn’t need to be expensive, just get up and do it.


Color.

I was amazed how relaxing it was to spend time doodling in a dollar store coloring book. It’s a great way to feel creative even if that’s not your forte.

Spend time with family.

Talk about engaging ideas. Learn about things that interest them and make conversation. Show them you want to keep in touch. After all, they are your family.

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