Everyone loves a month-long break from school, but a month-long break from your best friends can be terrible. Here are five ways to survive being away from your besties for an entire month.

1. Download Houseparty.

The newest app that is all the rage with high school students can be extremely helpful for your group of friends! It allows you to video chat with as many people as you want. You even get little notifications when your friends are "in the house" so you'll always know when they are available to talk.

2. Blow up the group text.

One of my favorite parts of my iPhone is the ability to have so many group messages. I love nothing more than spamming the group message about anything and everything when we are away. Sometimes when I really miss them I go through all my pictures and send them the most embarrassing photos of them throughout the semester.

3. Plan for next semester.

Come up with a bucket list or really exciting plans for next semester! Whether it is a spring break trip or just a fun night out, having something fun to look forward to with your besties will make your time away from them much easier.

4. Send presents!

A Christmas card, letter or a little care package from your BFF is a sure-fire way to beat the Winter Break separation issues. Just letting your friends know how important they are to you and that you are thinking of them even from potentially miles away is one of the best things a friend can do!

5. Get together!

If it is at all possible, try to get together at least once over the break. Sometimes you just really a need to see your best friends, even if that means a road trip or even a flight, if you can do it. Even a short time together will make the rest of break fly by.