As spring break steadily approaches, many people are planning or have planned what they want to do during their week off classes. Though some people prefer to indulge themselves extravagantly or go on expensive vacations during their breaks, I honestly believe a low-key approach to your time off is much easier (and much less taxing for your wallet).
Think about it. Especially given the state of the world right now, is it really better to go somewhere with a lot of people? Also, it’s hardly even spring. Shouldn’t all the fun stuff come in summer, when you have a lot more free time and don’t have to worry about deadlines while you’re not home? A spring break spent at home or only with close friends, however, sounds much less stress inducing. Besides, there’s plenty of activities to do at home, as well.
There’s nothing wrong with taking things easy over the break, either. Whether it’s taking time to yourself to catch up on a TV show, go on a Netflix binge marathon, or just talk to your friends or scroll through your phone mindlessly for hours, it’s important to take breaks from the regular hustle-and-bustle so you don’t wind up burnt out or stressed (while also keeping your responsibilities at the back of your mind, of course).
Even something as simple as taking up a new hobby or adopting a daily routine for the week can be an interesting way to spend your time. Chances are I’m going to do next to nothing exciting over the break, but it’s nice to know I can take the chance to breathe and not think about class or worldly affairs for a little while.
The Eagle Eye is the student run newspaper of Lock Haven University.