6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Winter Break ❄️

Hey, it’s Elena! It's already the holiday season (YAY!) and winter break is just around the corner ❄️ Here are 6 ways (self-productive and school-productive) to make the most of your winter break:

Bundle up, take a walk outside, and listen to our winter break podcast episode (featuring a recent college grad, my sister, Andrea!):

Ways to Make the Most of Winter Break: Self-Care

Because you deserve it! 

1. Read, watch TV, and see friends 👯

This one is a classic; winter break is the perfect time to catch up on reading the latest from BookTok, TV shows you missed, and hanging out with friends! Have friends who are far away? Host a PowerPoint night over Zoom! Or bundle up for outdoor wintery activities (like Andrea's fave, sledding)!

2. Redecorate your room ✨

Switch up the energy in your space! Whether you get some new decorations, paint a wall, or move around the furniture in your room, redecorating can help make things feel new before NYE!

3. Catch up on sleep 😴

🗣️ SLEEP! IS! PRODUCTIVE! Making sure you catch up on sleep during winter break is necessary and will help you feel refreshed for the new year! Hit snooze 💤

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4. Explore summer programs on Scoir! ☀️

Believe it or not, winter is when many summer program applications are due or become open! Escape the cold by thinking of the summer sun and explore what you might be interested in doing.

Not sure where to start? You can explore Summer Programs, Pre-College Programs, and more on Scoir. Keep an eye on the Discover tab to check them out there!

5. Apply for scholarships 🤑

Many college scholarship applications either become available or are due in the winter!

Elena's Pro Tip: Play four of your favorite songs and collect as many scholarships as you qualify for in that time. By the end of the 4th song, you'll have a great list of scholarships to apply to!

6. Go on a college road trip 🚗

Picture this: you've got one friend on aux, one friend with the snacks, and another friend with jokes! What better way to spend winter break than a college road trip? Whether the college is down the street or two hours away, grab a friend who can drive and explore a college campus and its majors.

Bonus: Set a New Year's intention! 🎇

Get the good energy flowing with a New Year's intention to start the year on a positive note! 💫

Follow us on Instagram @scoirinc and listen to our winter break podcast episode for even more tips on making the most of your winter break! Happy holidays! ☃️ —Elena

This article was originally published on December 16, 2022. It was updated on November 26, 2024 for accuracy and comprehensiveness.