While you're on break over the holidays, it's easy to get into a lazy mode. Naps are essential, but you can only do so much sleeping.
We've compiled a handy list of helpful suggestions for things you could, should, and will likely want to do over your holiday break. The bottom line: Make the most of every moment – you'll be happy you did once you're back into the swing of the second semester!
10 Things You Should Do Over Holiday Break
- Apply for Scholarships and Internships
- Update Your Profile
- Connect with Friends
- Exercise
- Plan next semester's schedule
- Refresh your resume, cover letter and/or essays
- Catch up on your reading
- Spend quality time with family
- See a movie
- Volunteer
If there was ever a time to apply, it's now! You don't have to spend the entire break applying for scholarships.
Consider devoting a few hours each week to scholarship applications. Or, set aside several scholarships you'd like to apply for before the end of break and work toward that goal.
Be sure to update your Fastweb profile regularly. Now is the perfect time to include your accomplishments, refresh your GPA, and more.
You can also use this time to organize your scholarship search by modifying what scholarships you're interested in and those you've applied for.
There are four easy ways to make Fastweb work for you —including a profile update.
The holiday break provides the perfect time to reconnect with high school classmates. You may have also met people in college who will be returning to the same hometown. Use this time to get together in person – or connect via social media.
Stay healthy and combat the holiday bulge by keeping up with a regular exercise regimen. You'll look – and, more importantly, feel – better.
Healthline offers some great workouts you can do at home!
Get a jump start on planning next semester while you have time. You'll be ready to review your 2025 plan with your high school counselor or college advisor.
Additionally, you should start creating a game plan for next semester now, before you get too busy to do so later.
Whether it's a job, remote internship, college application resume, cover letter, or essay, updated documents are always good to have. Use your break to work on all your important documents, adding any extra information you have had since you last updated them.
Opportunity knocks when you're least expecting it, so it's always best to be prepared at a moment's notice.
If you need any extra tips or reference materials, here are some helpful resources.
Resume Tips:
• Diversify Your Resume and Make Yourself a Better CandidateCover Letters:
• Internship Cover Letter Sample
We suggest the kind of reading you actually enjoy – not your required reading for school. Seriously - when was the last time you read a book you didn't have to? Pick up a book because it looks interesting, cozy up, and gets lost. Enjoy – you'll be happy you did!
Here's a list of four noteworthy banned books you may want to consider reading, too!
You love them, and they love you. No matter how much you hate to admit it, you missed them terribly. Why wait until the holidays to catch up with family?
Try baking one of these TikTok desserts together. Or do a fun Holiday Movie Quiz to see which Home Alone character you are.
Some of the best films of the year are released during the holiday season, and since you have a lot of free time, it's a great opportunity to take advantage of!
If you miss being at school, why not watch one of these 20 Must-See College Movies?!
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Shawna Newman
Managing Editor, Contributing Writer
Shawna Newman is the Managing Editor and a writer at Fastweb. She has over 10 years of experience in higher education. Her direct work with college admissions teams, financial aid officers, college deans, ...
