By Emily Neelon |
Like a bad boy/girlfriend, spring break came into our lives and then left us without an explanation. Leaving us upset, unmotivated, and unable to assimilate back into life at UP. In the aftermath of our breakup with break, we shed quiet tears in The Library over our textbooks and force feed burnt pizza into our mouths in The Commons, trying to find a way- any way- to relive those glorious ten days.
Are you experiencing PSBD (Post Spring Break Depression)? From one sufferer to another, here are our tips for getting back into the swing of things:
-Coming back from spring break in Cabo or Southern California? Grab a smoothie from The Anchor and spread a towel out on the grass next to the beach volleyball court in University Village. If you get too warm, go for a swim in the pool in Howard Hall...with lifeguard supervision of course. With sand, shirtless boys and sunshine, you’re basically still at the beach right?
-Did you spend the last week camping in the woods and backpacking in the Gorge by yourself? Ease the transition back into human interaction by taking in the view of the Willamette River and downtown Portland from The Bluff. Feeling adventurous? String up a hammock and swing between the trees. Whatever you do, do not check your email. Or your Snapchat. Or your texts.
-Go to a music festival? Relive the memories you can’t quite remember by hosting a dance party in your room. Extra points if you bring a strobe light.
-Participate in an immersion trip or complete community service? Stop by the Moreau Center and look into future volunteer opportunities. Take a nap on the couches in St. Mary’s on your way out. We get it, building houses in Mexico can be pretty exhausting.
-Have a laidback break at home or stay on campus? Build a fort in your dorm room and binge watch your 13th episode of Gilmore Girls. Actively avoid vacation photos posted on Facebook or Instagram.
Emily Neelon is Faith and Fellowship Editor. She can be reached at neelon17@up.edu or on Twitter @Neelonsays.
