Preparing for Spring Break
By Vernisha Martin, SMMC Peer Mentor
It's hard to imagine that in only eleven weeks we will be heading out to enjoy Spring Break! Here are a couple of tips to make the most of your Spring Break '17:
1.) Volunteer Trips - volunteer trips are great for serving while enjoying a pretty awesome and affordable spring break trip.
2.) Personally book your hotel - when you book on third party websites you may be paying fees, so cut out the middle man and book a room directly.
3.) Budget, Budget, Budget – plan for your expenses and add in some extra room for unexpected costs that may occur. Hold yourself accountable to follow your plan.
4.) Road Trips - If you can’t find a flight in your budget, you and a few friends could take a road trip. You will be able to see more for less, with many of the expenses split.
5.) Make a list of all the things you need to bring - If you are anything like me, you may need to make a checklist so you won’t forget the essentials. If you forget to pack something you alredy have, you could sometimes spend 3x the price it would normally cost you for a replacement.
6.) Bring your student ID with you - Take advantage of all student discounts wherever you go on spring break, just by showing that bad boy.
7.) Buy Groceries - In the long run it may be cheaper to stop by a local grocery store instead of eating out during your spring break trip.
8.) Student Universe - This website offers discounted deals on hotels and flights for students.
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