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5 Things To Do When You Have Nothing To Do For Spring Break

A mostly serious list of ways to occupy your time when you don't have much going on for break

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5 Things To Do When You Have Nothing To Do For Spring Break
Kyle Broad

For some of you, spring break is right around the corner but you have no idea what to do. Or maybe for some of you, it’s already over. Over break, I hear a lot my friends and acquaintances talking about all the things they have planned for break. Trips, internships, getaways, mission trips. All kinds of things. While I’m always happy that other people are happy, I can’t help but get a bit jealous that everyone seems to have big plans and I don’t. However, after a few spring breaks spent sat at home doing nothing too special, I’ve come to realize there’s plenty to be done, even when there’s nothing to do.

1. Dedicate more time to your hobby

If you’re going to stuck in the house for all of your spring break, use that time to get some much-needed one on one with your favorite hobby! The school year is hectic and it can be hard setting time aside to go to class, do loads of homework and make sure you’re keeping up with your activities. With the extra time you have over break, perfect those cords you’ve been practicing for a while or finally take all those photographs you want in your portfolio. With an entire week to dedicate to your craft, you’re bound to improve tremendously.

2. Binge watch Netflix without the feeling of doom looming overhead

You know what feels better than watching Netflix during your “free” time on a school night? Watching Netflix when you have absolutely nothing to worry about! Going through season after season of the new show you’re obsessed with or marathoning movies is much more enjoyable when that pesky, responsible voice isn’t in the back of your head reminding you of all the things you have to do by the end of the week. So take the week or so you have off to binge watch in peace.

3. Cram

The week back from break is never fun. In my experience that when the avalanche of tests and pop quizzes get you, like a crocodile snatching a gizelle out of the water. If you find that you’re behind in a class or four and need to get caught up, might as well do it when you have a whole week. Sure it won’t make for very many wild stories or fun memories, but it’s better than being attacked by the onslaught of deadlines and tests. You know what they say: “An idle spring break is the procrastinators play thing.” It’s almost true except for the fact that literally no one says it.

4. Learn how to do the really fast part in Rap God by Eminem

This article may be officially dated but come on, am I the only one who’s ever wanted to impress people by showing them how fast I move my lips and still have actual words come out? I think not! At least I hope not. Anyhow, seven days sounds like just enough time to learn how rap and do so at the speed of light. Bet you won’t see anyone bringing that back from their trip to the beach.


5. Become one with the couch

There's no greater time to become a bump on a log than spring break. A whole seven days with no vacation plans, no meet ups, no parties. It may sound awful to some, but to the couch potatoes of the world like myself, it just means a ton of free time I can spend relaxing. You're a college student and you've more than earned the right to laze around without having to suddenly panic and finish that paper. So get put your feet up, get your sloth on, and enjoy your time off.

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