Spring Break gives you an opportunity to relax a little right when you need it most. Whether you already have a plan, hope to pull off a last minute adventure, or decide to spend Spring Break at home here are some helpful tips.
Home Can Be Fun
If you are going home for spring break, act like a tourist in your hometown. Get out of your neighborhood and find a new restaurant or two to try; make time for outdoor activities like hiking, stand-up paddle boarding, or skiing or snowshoeing if you live in a colder climate; even plan a stay-cation for a few days in a nearby town. These are some of the many ways you can spend your Spring Break at home.
Safety is Key
If you are traveling somewhere for Spring Break safety is very important. Here are some tips to keep in mind.
- If traveling out of the country, guard valuables (passport, money, laptop etc.) closely. Hotel rooms often have a locking safe — use it! Make a photocopy of important documents and keep it in a separate location in case originals are lost or stolen.
- Stick with your friends and always be sure someone knows where you’re going if you peel off from the group. Don’t go out alone at night or leave a place without a companion.
- Be smart about what you post on social media and how you share your location through technology. Also be mindful of the message your posts and pictures send to future employers who may see your pages. Better yet, take a vacation from social media — immerse yourself in your experiences instead.
- Drink a lot of water, especially if you’re out in the sun!
- Write down the address and phone number of your hotel as well as the phone numbers of the friends you’re traveling with. Keep a copy with you in case your phone dies or gets lost or stolen, and leave a copy at home so we can contact you in an emergency.
Take Advantage of the Time Off
Spring Break may in fact be a break, but often times you will have assignments due very soon after. Just an hour a day of reading or studying over break can add up to major stress relief once you are back on campus. Spring break travel time on planes, trains or buses is perfect for this.