Category: Break Ideas

Congratulations, you’ve survived your first semester of college! So… what now? I’m sure you don’t even remember what it was like to not cry 5 times a week or have nothing to do, and now you’re going to have a whole month off. What better way to spend your relaxing break than in the comfort Read More…

Why you should see friends over break With one semester of college in the books, it may be tempting to get back to your hometown and revert back to the life you had in high school for a few weeks. While catching up with old friends is fun, I’m here to argue that you should Read More…

Unlike Madison, New York City is definitely one of the busiest, loudest but also the most diverse cities in the United States. Freshmen life here in Madison could be boring in the long winter, which makes exploring fun NYC a good option for Spring Break. Visiting Museums The Metropolitan Museum of Arts is one of Read More…

College is a stressful time in a persons life. Freshmen year may be one of not much sleep, poor nutrition, and intense studying. Take time over break and focus inward. Rejuvenate your mind and body. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.  Catch up on sleep Freshmen year in the dorms it is Read More…

Lets have a moment and #tbt to Becky’s 12th birthday party. Becky’s parents were the coolest – they would always let her have friends sleepover. But on her 12th birthday, you and your squad had the best night of your prepubescent lives (see image below). Whether Becky is still in your squad or not, she will Read More…

Let’s be honest. Going skiing or travelling somewhere warm sounds pretty great to a college student in Wisconsin. It’s even better for Instagram opportunities. But realistically, you’re burnt out. You just spent a week crying in libraries and sprinting between exams in blizzards. You absolutely do not want to leave your bed. I get it. Read More…

      Many college students can’t wait to put down the books and let loose on spring break. But what many don’t anticipate (especially incoming freshmen) is the effort it takes to organize such a memorable experience. Here are 4 Helpful Tips for Planning Your Dream Spring Break Vacation! 1) Brainstorm where you want to go I’m Read More…

Winter break, a month that all college students look forward to after a long semester of classes, finals, and not enough sleep. If you’re not careful though, winter break can turn into four long weeks of you sitting bored at home–you might even find yourself wishing you were back on campus! To avoid this, try Read More…

When most people think of traveling to the west coast they think of the sunny beaches of southern California and forget about what the west coast has to offer further north. A road trip through Oregon and Washington provides a multitude of things to do along with some beautiful scenery as you go. There’s no shortage of Read More…

As any new freshman can tell you, the rigorous studying and reading that comes with starting college can take time away from other leisure activities that you may enjoy. It’s a shock to the system for sure, which is why this winter break you should focus on savoring what you’ve been missing out on this Read More…