I Did No School Work Over Break, But I Dont Regret It

I Did No School Work Over Break, But I Dont Regret It The weeks between Thanksgiving break and winter break are both a blessing and a curse. After a week at home, it is normal to begin to feel restless. For me, the lack of routine set in quickly, and I grew anxious to get back to my daily schedule in Champaign. But coming back for just a few short weeks is not all like I thought it would be. Photo from Pinterest I was greeted by an hour of unpacking, two loads of laundry, and four semester projects. Not to mention the anticipation of finals, as well. I also found it incredibly hard to fall asleep Sunday night and began to miss my full-sized bed at home. Needless to say, coming back to school was a rough adjustment. Ultimately, I am the one to blame for such a stressful return, though. I slacked off during the break, knowing very well the repercussions I would face. Instead of keeping up with class reading, projects, and notes, I chose to reconnect with my friends and spend time with my family. And the truth is that I probably wouldnt do anything differently. Photo  from Giphy To me, breaks from school are just that: a time to relax, unwind, and catch up. It is not, contrary to popular belief, a time to stress about tests and assignments. Why? Because thats what the school year is for. I chose my family over my schoolwork, which is a sacrifice I do not, in any way, regret. Photo by  Rachel Hernandez Granted, I am not one to slack off during the school year, so catching up with my work was not impossible. Overall, the point is this: prepare for breaks by working ahead, use breaks as they should be used, and be prepared to work twice as hard upon returning  to school. Rachel Class of 2020 I am studying Middle Grades Education with concentrations in Social Sciences and Literacy in the College of Education. Although I now reside in Champaign, I am originally from Vernon Hills, a Northwest suburb of Chicago.