Spring break is on the way and students are preparing to enjoy the break as much as they can.

Students brought up 10 ideas of what to do during spring break

Travel cross-country

Some students are thinking about traveling around the U.S. which is a great option if you’re looking to do something different.

“I am going to travel to New York during the break,” Mateus Souza, information technology and administrative management (ITAM) major, said. “I decided to go there because it is a very famous city and, since I am from Brazil, I really want to know lots of different places here in the U.S.”

However, plane tickets can be expensive this time of the year and are not an option for all students.

Head home (to family)

Many students are thinking about going home to enjoy time with their families.

According to Terry Fairchild, exercise science major, spring break is a good opportunity to go home and relax.

“I chose to do this because it is rare for me to go home with my RA job and because I spend summers here,” Fairchild said.

Going home is also a good way to take a few days to relax, read a book, play video games or put more focus into hobbies such as baking.

Head home (to friends)

Students also plan on heading home to party in their hometowns with old friends.

Spring break can give you plenty of time to catch up with friends that you haven’t seen in a while.

Visit Seattle

A fourth option is to take a trip to Seattle. The Emerald City has lots of history and culturally-significant places to visit.

Take the chance to visit famous tourists spots such as the Space Needle and the Seattle Public Library. You could also visit a few of the great restaurants Seattle is known for, as well as some of the many art and history museums.

You can use spring break to really get to know one of the most famous cities around the U.S.

Visit Portland

Portland is a big city that’s not too far of a drive. It also has various options for things to do and places to see.

Many Central students visit Portland’s Farmers Market.

“They have good food and many street artists,” Renan Kovalczuk, electrical engineering major, said. “It is a good place to spend [a couple] days.”

Get your kicks outdoors

For students that prefer some adventure, local company Skydive Ellensburg offers an adrenaline-filled experience.

“Once the weather is getting better, I think that I should [skydive] because it’s something that I always wanted to do,” Paulo Victor Lima, computer science major, said.

The weather is starting to get better so outdoor activities are becoming more of an option.

Enjoy the scenery

Enjoying the outdoors is another option during the break.

Going camping or having a picnic is a very common thing to do during spring break. Washington has lots of beautiful natural views, like those at Mount Rainier National Park, that make spending a day outside all the more appealing.

See a show

Going to concerts or theater performances are options as well. There are always shows happening in Seattle, but Ellensburg and Yakima also have their own set of shows.

For Josh Basher, senior ITAM major, this spring break will be a time for both competition and entertainment.

“I will go to Oregon and compete in an a cappella competition,” Basher said. “The day of the competition is in the middle of the break.”

Sail to the San Juan Islands

Visiting the San Juan Islands is another option during spring break.

The islands are a part of Washington and lots of people from around the U.S. come to visit them at this time of year.

Students who have previously traveled there said that the islands are incredible to explore and nearby activities are very enjoyable.

Road trip it

One last idea is to go on a road trip during spring break.

This time of the year is perfect for taking the car and visiting all the beaches on the coast. The different views and climates are amazing to experience.

You can also take a road trip to California if you are looking for some fun with your friends.

Have fun

The important thing to remember is to relax and enjoy the break. Do something different and spend time with people that you really like.

Enjoy the time and prepare yourself for the last quarter of the year. Find people to experience really cool things with, prepare your backpack and make these days the best ones.