As a student attending college in the wonderful snow belt, I am just now ending my 5-week winter break. That's right-- 5 glorious weeks off from school with nothing better to do than relax, recoup, and not worry about anything school related. However, as awesome as it's been, like all good things, it's quickly coming to an end. In the spirit of preserving it a little longer and, for those of you already back to school, to give you something to hold on to, here are 11 must-do's for college students home for winter break. pixdaus.com 1. Spend time with family & friends. This might seem like a given, but it's important! While you were off making a name for yourself away at college, your family and friends were all rooting for you from back home. Your schedule might be too hectic to spend an afternoon with everyone to catch up, but even little gestures could make all the difference. 2. Work. Granted, work and winter break might not mesh so well in your opinion, but I highly recommend finding a seasonal position or returning to a job over break. Who doesn't like to have a little extra spending money to take back to school with them? 3. Go out to eat. There's a few reasons this made the list. A) Hello, you get to go out to eat. Always fun. B) Perfect way to accomplish #1. C) You've been eating campus food for the last 3+ months. Treat yo self ;) 4. Embrace a healthy lifestyle. This might be eating cleaner, exercising more, or just cutting back on things. And it could help you to establish a routine that you can continue at campus! 5. Catch up on all your favorite shows. No matter what service you use, it's time to relax, burrow under some blankets with a hot drink, and catch up on the lives of your favorite, albeit possibly fictional, people. 6. Watch the snow fall. If you are a fan of the snow, fill your afternoons with snow angels, snowmen, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and more. If you have a driveway, lend a hand shoveling. If you prefer to enjoy your functioning heating system, take the time to pause and admire the world's winter blanket. 7. Enjoy the house. Embrace being home even if that just means re-realizing just how awesome being in a house is, as opposed to being in a dorm building. a) Your pets are available for 24/7 quality bonding time. b) Real bathrooms. Need I say more? c) Your own bed. d) All of your belongings that you had to leave behind. e) If you're a candle fan like me, being able to enjoy them again. And so much more... 8. Cook or bake. Even if you don't consider yourself to be a whiz in the kitchen. The ability to make yourself some homemade food is so underrated. 9. Cheer for the Steelers. And then cheer for whoever is up against the Patriots! (Nothing personal to any New England readers!) 10. Learn something new or hone an existing skill. No better time than the present! 11. Get ready to return to school. As hard as it is, try to spread out your packing so that you aren't cramming the night before your residency opens. Make sure you've ordered your books and fit in a shopping trip for any supplies that need replenished. Don't forget your winter clothes, especially in the North! Have a safe, enjoyable, and educational Spring semester!
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