Campus is buzzing about the arrival of Spring Break, and students are starting to pack their bags and prepare for a week of rest and relaxation. Here are 8 tips for the best Spring Break yet.
1. Set Your Expectations: What are you hoping for? Relaxation? Earn some extra cash? Fun in the Sun? Defining your goals can help direct the rest of your decisions.
2. Create a Budget-- and Stick to It: Avoid getting caught up in the moment, and create a realistic financial game plan based off your expectations, destination, and most importantly, your bank account status. A week's worth of fun is not worth long term credit card debt and financial struggles.
3. Pack Appropriately: Research the expected weather conditions, entertainment plans (nice restaurant vs. beach.), and activities. Regardless of location, be sure to pack a few "just in case" items like rain jackets, swimsuits, or dressy clothes-- you never know what might pop up. Don't forget your chargers and a camera!!!
4. Spring Break Your Res Hall Room: Unplug all major electronics, set the thermostat, and throw out perishable food. If you're really ambitious, tidy up so you can come back to a nice clean room.
5. Double Check and Have A Backup Plan: Don't let your trip be ruined by one mishap. Verify your travel reservations before you leave, and make sure you have a back up plan and an emergency contact--(i.e. car breaks down, bad weather, health emergency, etc.)
6. Don't Forget You're Still in School: At some point in the trip, it'll be easy to forget that it's spring break and not summer break. Make sure you remember to do any projects, studying or assignments due the following week, and allow time to recuperate to get back in the academic mindset. (When you come back, it's only 2 weeks till finals!)
7. Be Safe: This is the most important one. Use your common sense, and take extra precautions if you are in an unfamiliar place. Always use the buddy system, and tell someone where you're going, and when you'll be back.
8. Have Fun: You only get four (err...or five) college spring breaks, so make sure to make the most of them. Whether you are working, visiting your family, vacationing, or just relaxing...enjoy! Take your well-deserved break and make sure you make a few great memories along the way.
I'm going to be far away from computers for the break, so I'll post my next blog the when classes resume! Have a great spring break!!
xoxo-- Girl in the Purple Polo
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