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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Illinois chapter.

With spring break almost here, many people already have plans to take trips or plants plans to just go home and relax. But whether you’re staying at home or going to the tropics, there are some things that you have to do to ensure that you have the best spring break ever!

Form a Plan: It seems kind of obvious, but planning is crucial to having the best spring break. Planning includes what to pack, tickets, living situations, how much money you’re willing to spend and what activities you want to do that require a little more forethought. 

Tip: One of the most important things you need to plan out is travel arrangements. With almost everyone on campus going home, things like bus tickets will sell out. So, if you haven’t got them already, get a move on!

Be Spontaneous: Okay, so having a plan is definitely the best way to go. But, if you always stick to the plan you can miss out on some amazing once-in-a-lifetime events. So, if something intrigues you while on break, go for it! It’s impossible to plan everything, so being spontaneous is a must.

Look for Discounts: If you’re traveling somewhere in a group or you’re just headed home, there are tons of discounts for spring break. Traveling in a group often keeps prices down, so it’s always best to coordinate. Students can also get a lot of discounts. So, keep your eyes open for opportunities and promo codes.

Make a List: Chances are you have a lot of things you want to get done over break. Make a list of everything you want to get done. Then, prioritize your list. Hopefully, you can accomplish everything, but just in case, it’s important that the highest priority items get done first. Besides making a list of everything that you want to get done, you should also make a list of what you’re going to pack. This will save you from the stress of a late night packing session of throwing everything that you own in your suitcase.

Relax: The most important thing you need to do to have the best spring break is to relax! School is stressful with mounds of homework and tests around every corner. Take the week to forget all about your stress and just relax. That way you are guaranteed to have the best spring break ever!

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I'm a Journalism major at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. My passion is writing and I hope to do so for the rest of my life ~