Spring break in college is a time when you can have fun with friends, watch movies, stay cozy in bed, and feel carefree. However, time seems to go by quickly, and before you know it, you wish that you had studied a bit more over break for your upcoming tests. Here is a list of things you can do during spring break to stay productive while having a good time.
1. Start your spring break with a bucket list of things you truly want to accomplish. Perhaps you want to take this opportunity to watch a movie with friends or work on a scholarship. Make sure you add them to your calendar and check them off the list once you accomplish them.
2. Go off campus. Spring break is about having the liberty to get away from the college environment. If you happen to be staying on campus, then take a walk into downtown Lake Forest or take the Metra to Chicago and explore the city.
3. When you are not exploring, work on any class assignments or applications that you have been postponing.
4. Search for summer internships or job opportunities. Companies are hiring for undergraduate summer positions, which means you need to start applying now.
5. Check out events that are happening near you, such as festivals or farmers markets. These are great opportunities to meet people and engage in your community.
6. Reflect on the academic things that worked or did not work for you last semester. This will help you prepare yourself for the rest of the semester.
7. Find a short-term job. What college student does not want to earn money? You can work in a temporary or odd job and start saving up money for your loans, sum- mer getaway, or a new car.
8. Learn something new. Keep your mind active by going to museums, watching documentaries, and reading for fun.
9. If you are language major, then watch movies in that language (try to avoid reading the captions) to strengthen that second or third language.
10. Spend some quality time with your family. Watch some of your favorite movies together or visit your favorite places to strengthen family bonds that might have waned during your time at school.
Hopefully this list will help you have an efficient spring break by getting some important things done. Take advantage of this week; remem- ber that the final few months of the school year can be some of the most intense. Be sure to enjoy your spring break and come back well-prepared to finish the semester strong!
