Spring break is a time of year that is typically associated with trips to the beach, cruises to exotic isles, or vacationing abroad, but that is not always ideal for students with busy schedules.

Sometimes spring break has to be taken a little closer to home, but that does not mean you can’t take full advantage of the break it offers when it comes to your academic workload. Here are a few ways that you can still experience your best version of spring break.

Take time for you!

Use the week off from classes to indulge in some self-care. Spring break is the time to treat yourself to simple luxuries that you would not normally have time for on a typical week. Go ahead and buy that face mask, go to the movies, or eat that dessert you have been eying. There are so many ways to be kind to yourself and indulge in some much needed rest and relaxation.

Get Organized

Use the week to take stock of where you are in either work or classes, and see if there is room for a little extra organization in your life. Here’s a tip: there is always room for more organization. This extra boost in productivity could help you once classes do start up again and you head into the home stretch of spring semester.

Be a tourist in your hometown

Staycations can be just as exciting and eye opening as trips to new locales, it just takes a little more effort on your part to explore your hometown for hidden treasures. Use the week off from classes to go to a new restaurant or store and share that experience with friends and family. Playing tourist can help you see your hometown in a new light and give you one more thing to love about where you live.

So, no matter what you do on spring break this year remember to make the most of it!