With hot weather, April showers and school winding to its end comes the excitement of spring break just around the corner. It is inevitable that everyone could use a good time off from the never ending stress of school, but how students spend their break varies from person to person.

Most take advantage of the week off by using the time to travel with family, but how does one productively spend their time while staying home?

Some, like senior Jon Le, find spring break as a time for catching up on anything and everything they need to. “I plan to spend a lot of time with my family and friends and doing things I don’t usually have time for going to the movies,” Le said.

Sophomore Tessa Iglesias has the same idea as Le for her upcoming break off school. “During my spring break I plan on hanging out with my friends at the movies or mall, and catching up on all the sleep I miss during school,” Iglesias said.

Spring break could also be a perfect time to schedule much needed quality time with family and friends you haven’t seen in a while.

“I will probably just spend time with some of my distant family for most of my break because I don’t get to see them very often,” sophomore Bojan Badic said.

Others think of spring break as a preview toward summer and will take full advantage of the warmer weather by being anywhere but inside their houses. “I plan to spend my spring break driving, now that I have my permit, and spending lots of time outside,” sophomore Jenny Ha said.

Not a fan of the outdoors? No problem! Spring break is always a great opportunity for getting work done that you wouldn’t normally have time for during the school week.
This is definitely the time to feel free to partake in any outside activities that interest you.

“I’ll probably try and be productive with my band-mates of Oh, Satellite!” junior Andy Tran said.

From outdoor activities, to sleeping in, to spending time with your family; spring break is an overall much needed break from the routine course of school, sports, and work.

So, kick back and enjoy your time off. Even if you’re just staying at home, there’s always something to do and people to be with.First stop: spring break, next stop: summer.