As the New Year begins, most college students will be starting their new semesters. The New Year is a time for relaxation away from school and a time for families to spend time together...not to stress about school! As the new semester approaches, take some time to relax. Here are a few ways to take advantage of your Winter Break before school comes back full throttle.

Take a mini-vacation.

Call your friends and take a mini-trip to the beach...even if it's freezing! Hotels are super cheap at the beach during the winter, but if you get a hotel with an indoor pool and a hot tub you're able to relax in warmth for less than a hundred dollars a night. A night or two in a tropical mini-vacation will surely lift your spirits before school comes back.

Wine and Paint!

Even if you're under 21, you're still able to do Wine and Paint. If you reserve a space early enough, you're able to have a date night or GNO for less than a hundred bucks. You're able to follow the theme of the night but put your own spin on the painting! It's fun and relaxing.

Shopping at new centers

A lot of cities are growing at super fast rates, so you're able to Google new or upcoming shopping centers to plan your trip ahead. A day away from a town that you're used to can put a fun spin on shopping. Buy a few new shirts for the new semester ahead and always shop sales!

More than anything..rest!

A lot of times you may be feeling totally overwhelmed, so take advantage of this break and nap! Use this time to relax and lay on the couch and binge watch 4 seasons of your favorite show. This is a no-stress time! No school work to worry about at all, take advantage of it!