Yes, you made it. You finished the semester and winter break has begun. What most people don't realize is how time is a great opportunity to catch-up on work and have fun at the same time. Here is a helpful checklist to stay active this break:

Career and Academic Stuff

• Begin your internship hunt.
• Look and apply for scholarships.
• Assemble two interview-worthy outfits.
• Research graduate programs and requirements.
• Research study abroad options.
• Get a head start reading for the spring semester.
• Resell old textbooks.
• Update your resume.
• Create a LinkedIn profile.

Nitty Gritty Stuff

• Take the car in for servicing.
• Gather and sell old electronics.
• Create an exercise routine.
• Create a budget for living arrangements.
• Work part-time.
• Clean out your closet.
• Restock on living essentials (snacks, toiletries, etc.) for next semester.

Fun Stuff

• Drink hot cocoa.
• Travel.
• Celebrate the holidays.
• Go out to lunch with an old friend.
• Plan family adventures.
• Learn to cook.
• Spend time with younger siblings.
• Build a snowman.
• Visit coffee shops.
• Finish reading your favorite non-fiction books.
• Take a road trip with your friends.