Written by: Jude Bokovoy
Spring break is rapidly approaching. Some students have been awaiting it for months with a full itinerary of what they want to get accomplished over the week. Others are just looking forward to having a break from classes. No matter what category one falls in, here are a few ideas of what one could do during their break depending on their location and mood.
Hometown spring break: Everyone has different feelings towards their hometown. Here are a few things to do to bring back some memories and make the most of one’s break.
Monday — Unwind at one’s favorite coffee shop and read a good book.
Tuesday — Spend time with a family member doing a nostalgic activity.
Wednesday — Have a picnic at a lookout or park.
Thursday — Window shop through downtown to see what’s new.
Friday — Catch up with family members.
Saturday — Do an activity that one is unable to regularly do, such as skiing or windsurfing.
Sunday — Take a drive through town to see what has changed and what has stayed the same.
Lowkey spring break: This is for those who want to spend their break taking a break.
Monday — Call a loved one.
Tuesday — Pack a picnic to take to a local park.
Wednesday — Go out to breakfast with a friend.
Thursday — Watch one’s favorite movie.
Friday — Cook oneself a nice dinner.
Saturday — Have a self care day.
Sunday — Create a mood board.
Reset spring break: This schedule is for those who need to reset their atmosphere and headspace.
Monday — Put on a face mask, paint one’s nails and take a bubble bath.
Tuesday — Go to the library or a bookstore to find a book to read throughout the break.
Wednesday — Clean one’s space.
Thursday — Visit a coffee shop to read and sip on a delicious drink.
Friday — Bake muffins to have for breakfast.
Saturday — Paint something to hang up in one’s living space.
Sunday — Deep clean one’s place to take on spring term fully reset.
Adventurous spring break: This is for people who live around the Monmouth area that are itching to go out and explore with a companion.
Monday — Spend the day in Lincoln City.
Tuesday — Go to an aquarium.
Wednesday — Explore the outskirts of Portland.
Thursday — Go on a hike.
Friday — Watch the sunset at Pacific City.
Saturday — Go to the Portland or Corvallis Saturday market.
Sunday — Walk around a museum.
Vacation spring break: Some people don’t have their vacations all planned out yet, use these suggestions for some inspiration.
Monday — Try a new restaurant.
Tuesday — Look up places to explore throughout one’s stay.
Wednesday — Take a long peaceful walk at sunrise or sunset.
Thursday — See what downtown has to offer.
Friday — Spend some time with the people one came with.
Saturday — Rent a bike or scooter to zip around the area.
Sunday — Make a Tik Tok to commemorate one’s vacation.
Contact the author at howllifestyle@mail.wou.edu
