boglapuri: Spring Break: Staycations

Hey there, classy co-eds! So you can?t afford an extravagant, tropical vacation, or even to fly home for spring break? Well, no worries. Welcome to the College Lifestyles? guide to staycations.

Typically known as staying at home or somewhere close to home during a vacation or break time, a staycation probably isn?t your first choice for where to spend break ? especially because in college life, this most likely means staying on campus for spring break.

When planning a staycation at school, first check out the housing options. Many schools close most of the dorms for longer breaks, so talk to your resident adviser about applying for break housing. If you go to a big university, you might have to relocate to a different dorm during break, so find out a few weeks in advance.

Next, ask around. Some of your friends will also probably spend break on campus, so arrange to stay in the same dorm or area. Be sure to talk to friends who live close to school. Let them know you?ll be staying on campus for break ? chances are they will ask you to stay over for a night or come by for a home-cooked meal.

Leave the campus bubble. Whether or not you have a car, take advantage of the free time to explore your town or city off-campus. Look into bus schedules or use Google Maps to find restaurants and shopping areas you can walk to.

If you?re located close to a major city or another historic town, look into transportation and plan a day trip. This will help you avoid the ?stuck on campus? feeling, and give you great stories to share with your friends after spring break. Find a classmate to travel with or plan to meet up with someone where you are going.

Finally, catch up on work and take plenty of time to relax. Introduce yourself to Netflix and spend a lazy day in pajamas. Leisurely do your homework and get ahead on reading assignments. Go for a short jog or a long walk to decompress from the stresses of everyday collegiate living. Skype your family to fill them in on your college journey. Stay classy and embrace having campus all to yourself.

Whatever your reason is for staying on campus over break, it?s not difficult to make the most out of the experience!