The WayUp Guide To A Perfectly Productive (And Fun) Winter Break

The WayUp Guide To A Perfectly Productive (And Fun) Winter BreakThe WayUp Guide To A Perfectly Productive (And Fun) Winter BreakWinter break can be long. According to a straw poll of folks at the WayUp office, breaks can last anywhere from a measly two weeks (Seriously, UPenn?) to a luxurioussix (Bless you, NYU. VioletPride).For most people, lets say, it falls somewhere in the middle. That means youve got a month to yourself. And no ones saying you have to go crazy with work during it. Its your free time and you totally earned it.But, at the same time, there really isnt a world in which you need every hour of a month entirely dedicated to chilling. Plus, in a way, preventing future stress is sort of like relaxing (but, like, in the future tense).So, with that being said, here are four things to keep on your winter break checklist that are aya to lead to happier, more fulfilling (but still entirely relaxing) winter break.1. Stay Healthy (And Happy)Uhhh, results may vary.That sedentary lifestyle can kick in a littletoo hard over winter break. Its cold. Theres nothing on the agenda. Plus, you stayed up really late last night. Thats a recipe for a couch/bed-locked disaster day.Were not saying you have to be the guy from P90x or anything, but getting some exercise can really help with your mood and general energy.We know you dont have your schools gym to go to, but see if you can borrow your dads YMCA card or a friends sports club membership on their off day. A treadmill, a weight room, and an indoor pool all offer much warmer venues for exercise than the great outdoors. Plus, there are tons of workouts you can do at home, no equipment required.2. Apply For Internships (OrYikesYour First Full-Time Job)By following this guide, Kiefer. Duh.For the first time in a long time, youve got time. Use it wisely.It might be hard to comprehend, but recruitment for many of the summers best internship programs (and even entry-level job openings) has already begun. We get it, you were too busy doing school and life and everything else first semester to think about applying for your dream summer position. Thats why now is the time to strike.Here are a few tips to get yourself into fighting shape for application season (crafting a perfect resume, updating your angeschlossen profiles, writing quality cover letters, and finding the right jobs to apply to).3. Read A Single Book (For Fun)You can go to Starbucks and flex on all the screen-watchers.Theres so much to watch. Andwe really believe thistheres no shame in TV or movies. Theyre art, too. But scientists (and every English teacher youve ever had) will tell you that there is legitimately something different about what reading does for your brain. It makes you more empathetic. It makes your brain work better. Plus, it also makes you more interesting to talk to.Space it out over however long you decide. Do it before you go to bed or while you eat breakfast. Just get it done. If you pick a classic (or even a mode rn classic), then chances are you willnotregret it.4. Make Some Money And Beef Up Your ResumeMake it rainmoderately.This ones for the real go-getters. You know how much a semesters worth of fun costs. You also know how much time a part-time job can actually take upespecially a campus-based job. Plus, theres always your actual school work.So, winter break might be the perfect time to stock up on some funds AND beef up your resume for all the summer internships (or full-time jobs) youre going to apply to in a not-so-distant future.But getting that bread doesnt have to mean donning the mask of delivery driver for your local sandwich spot, either. There are plenty of ways that college students can make money without putting their entire life on hold. Heres a quick list of awesome side hustles that will beef up your wallet (and your resume).If you manage to nail behauptung steps, youll be headed back to school in fighting shape. Let the winter chill-but-not-too-chill begin