Spring Break Survival Guide

Instructions Step 1: Relax Vegetate, read, draw, knit, or garden — do anything but schoolwork during spring break. Step 2: Do film fests Assemble some other friends who couldn’t get away and have a nightly film festival. Have a different person choose a new theme each night. Step 3: Travel in the neighborhood Stay every …

Instructions Step 1: Save money Save your money. Put aside a little bit of money every week. Add money from selling used textbooks, can and bottle deposit refunds, and Christmas and birthday money to your spring break fund. TIP: Look into service-oriented groups that go to a location for cheap and perform a charitable service …

Instructions Step 1: Know your budget Decide on the total amount of money you’re willing to spend on your vacation before you start researching your options. Your budget will help narrow down your options and keep you thinking realistically. Step 2: Gauge who you’re going with When you’re weighing options, keep in mind whether you’re …

Instructions Step 1: Conceive a child Conceive a child. According to an ancient German legend, the goddess of fertility conceived a child with the sun god on the first day of spring. The child was born nine months later on December 21. Step 2: Walk outside Take a walk outside. In ancient Greek mythology, the …

Instructions Step 1: Choose a viewing location Choose a viewing location. Spread a picnic blanket with your name on it under the trees to mark your place if you have selected a popular viewing location. Step 2: Unpack your picnic lunch Unpack your picnic lunch and enjoy your meal with friends while viewing the cherry …

Instructions Step 1: Pick a fun, popular destination Pick a fun, popular destination. No one is going to a cornfield in Iowa for spring break—go to where the party is! TIP: According to one survey, the top three spring break picks for 2007 were, in order, Panama City, Florida; Cancun, Mexico; and South Padre Island, …