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How to Survive Spring Break at Home

Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Melissa Taylor
Her Campus Placeholder Avatar Jennifer Hebeisen
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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UIC chapter.

As Spring Break rolls around, not all college students can afford an extravagant vacation to sunbathe on the beach or have a European adventure. We are all looking to relax in the weeks after midterms and long hours of studying. Here are some things to do while staying within your budget.

Go to the movies

Being released on March 22nd, Admission is a comedy starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd. It centers around a college admissions officer who comes across an alternative young man who could be the son she gave up for adoption years prior. Grab some popcorn and get ready to laugh.

Stay in and watch a movie

 Throw on some pajamas and enjoy a flick from the comfort of your own couch. Check out your local Redbox to see what movies are available for rent. The Bachelorette, being released to Redbox March 26th, is a comedy starring Kirsten Dunst, Rebel Wilson, and James Marsden. Four friends celebrate the impending marriage of Rebel Wilson’s character, coming together to make her last night of freedom memorable. You can almost always find something while searching the titles.

Chicago-area events

·         Chicago’s own Second City is introducing its new show, the “101st Revue”. Buy a ticket, grab a seat, and get ready for a unique comedy experience.

·         Obsessed with TLC’s show Long Island Medium? You’re in luck because Psychic Medium Theresa Caputo is coming to the Chicago Theater March 22nd at 8 p.m. for a live show! Tickets start at $40.

·         If you’re more interested in an interactive experience, The Murder Mystery Company has a new show called “Best Laid Plans,” an old-Hollywood murder mystery experience. Tickets start at $60

Treat yourself to a spa and beauty day

As a more affordable option than going to a spa, stay home and beautify. Paint your nails, get a new hair-do, buy a new outfit, and do a facial! Rejuvenate yourself after weeks of stress and notice the difference in how you feel. 

Catch up with friends

Plan a night with your best friends or catch up with someone you’ve been meaning to get in touch with. Plan a themed night. Grab dinner at a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try or grab take-out so you can stay in and chat over a movie. Time spent with friends is a great way to relax and unwind.

Help out

If none of these options strike your fancy, consider volunteering over break. Volunteering your time to help someone or something can make your day as well as brighten the day of whomever you are helping. Consider using UIC’s volunteer finder website to find a place near you and do what you can to help out. 

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Campus: University of Illinois at Chicago Major: English with a concentration in Media, Rhetorical and Cultural Studies Minor: Psychology, Sociology Melissa is born and raised in Chicago. She started out at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before coming to UIC.
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Campus: University of Illinois at Chicago Major: English with a concentration in Media, Rhetorical and Cultural Studies Minor: Germanic Studies Status: Senior Jennifer is a born and raised Chicago girl passionate about her studies. She loves to help people all that she can and contribute to the betterment of others. Used to being on the go, Jennifer is enthusiastic about obtaining her degree and learning many different things along the way. She is interested in music, movies, reading, volunteering, and is a major Blackhawks fan. Her dream is obtain her degree and work with writing in a fashion that will reach out to people.
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Claudia was born in Mexico and moved to Chicago at the age of 8. She is currently attending the University of Illinois at Chicago as a Marketing major. She is really excited to be a part of the HerCampus team and is ready to make HC grow at UIC. She can’t go a day without exercising and especially enjoys Zumba! She loves fashion and reads blogs every day, that’s where she gets her inspiration when she dresses, and hopes to one day have her own! Claudia is currently a representative for AKIRA Chicago, for discount codes contact her at (cmarti74@uic.edu). She strives to be a better person every day, and is really thankful for everything she has. One of Claudia’s favorite quotes is “Enjoy all that you have while you pursue everything that you want”.