Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’ve almost made it to fall break. For most college students, it has been a hectic six weeks, from frantically trying to complete homework and other assignments to allocating time for clubs, activities, friends, and any kind of life outside of school.
Fall break, with its falling leaves and crisp winds, signifies a time where students can unwind from stress and spend some time relaxing. Whether you are heading back home for break or staying in Philadelphia, here are some ways that you can spend your time off.
1. October is finally upon us, which means it’s officially acceptable to spend your time binge-watching Halloween movies. Maybe you’ve been watching “Hocus Pocus” or “Halloweentown” since June, but now is the time where your roommates and family members won’t judge you for it. I suggest watching these movies with a Pumpkin Spice Latte to really celebrate the season.
2. If you aren’t into watching Halloween movies, binge-watch a different TV show, such as “One Tree Hill” or “Breaking Bad.” Although you may not be able to finish the whole series in four days, fall break will give you a good start so you can finish it at a later time. Be careful not to carry your binge-watching habits back to school, though. You actually have to spend some nights doing homework instead of watching episode after episode.
3. If the weather allows, visit Linvilla Orchards, or any local pumpkin patch that you may be near! These places have tons of fall activities where people can take part. And most of the time, there are delicious pumpkin pies ready for you to indulge.
4. Spend some time with family and friends! Use fall break as a means of catching up with people you haven’t been able to spend much time with because of your school schedule. Maybe you can even answer those text messages that you opened two weeks ago and ignored.
5. If you are staying on campus for fall break and you are a huge Halloween nerd, Philadelphia holds one of the scariest Halloween attractions out there. Eastern State Penitentiary is a heart pounding, fun, and interactive experience for any horror lover.
6. Relax! Sit outside by yourself, put on a good playlist, and let your mind wander. Self-care is crucial, and it’s important to take time for yourself over this fall break, especially if these last six weeks have been hard on you.
No matter how you spend your fall break, I hope that you will come back to school rejuvenated and ready to finish out the semester. Spend these four days doing activities that will allow you to have some fun and relax your mind at the same time. Don’t forget to smother yourself with pumpkin-flavored everything, too.
