While spring break is not the longest break we have, it is still enough time to learn new things. Especially if you are not going anywhere. I personally try to go outside as much and take a walk in the afternoons. And enjoy the weather as much as possible, even if it’s a little cold. 

Look for new places in Indiana, and see places where you can go hiking or biking. 

While Indiana might be all corn fields, there are many places here that are amazing for hiking, for example, Indiana Dunes National Park-Cowles Bog Trail, Turkey Run State Park, and Indiana Dunes National Park – Mount Baldy Beach. Are all the beautiful places here in Indiana within 2 hours of Columbus?  Going here with family and friends is a way to spend a day during spring break. 

  Finally, spring break is our last major break until summer. And we are getting close to the  SAT and AP exams, so starting to study now can be a good start to get 1600 or a 5 on the exam. If not known, we would start going to the public library, which has many free materials online and books for the exams. As well, YouTube can be very helpful. For example, learning how to use Desmos or reviewing past curricula is all available online.

The first piece of advice I have to not be bored over break is to go outside as much as you can. Spring break is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the weather. This could be something as simple as walking your dog every day, going on a bike ride, or taking a day trip to Brown County. Being outside has many health benefits, and it is just a fun way to get out of your house.

Another piece of advice is to reset or get ready for the rest of the school year. Even though spring break is meant to be relaxing, the next few months of school will be so much more enjoyable if you are organized and caught up on work. This could mean going through your backpack and getting rid of things you don’t need, getting any homework over with, or even just resetting your room.

The final piece of advice I have over spring break is to find a new hobby to try. There are many hobbies ranging in cost and time commitments. Some cheaper ones include reading books, cooking or baking, journaling, and sewing or crocheting. On the more costly side, you could learn photography, gardening, or pottery. All of these will allow you to learn something new and have a fun hobby you can continue to use throughout the year.