How to make the most of your winter break

Besides all the eating, parties and gift-exchanging, there is a lot of down time during the holidays, so here are some tips to make use of that time.

Find a new hobby:

Being a college student is stressful, so find something to channel your energy into. Blog, take up painting or do anything creative.

Read a book:

You don’t have to read a classic book like “Crime and Punishment” or even a New York Times bestseller. Anything you want to read can help you relax and unwind.

Get a job:

Easier said than done in this economy, but anything that earns you money (legally) is a good choice.

Get an internship:

Unpaid ones are the easiest to find. You can try to find an informal one for a couple of days during the break. Whatever your field is, try to find someone in it and see if you can shadow them at least.

Hone your skills:

If you are in a major that uses technology, like some fancy software or even a camera, practice it.

This is my last spotlight ever so hopefully you enjoyed me imparting my wisdom with you. Have a great holiday season!

Posted by Danielle Paluga on Dec 2 2010. Filed under Spotlight. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.