<p>There is a huge winter break that goes from Dec. 22 to around Jan. 22. I’m wondering how Brown students spend this time, as most schools have much shorter breaks.</p>
<p>From what I remember, our break was actually pretty close to those of other colleges. I don’t remember being at home significantly longer than any of my friends…if anything, I got home much later than them because I had an exam on the last possible day.</p>
<p>College breaks are definitely longer than those in high school though, and it gets to the point where it’s almost too long. I had a job, but most people just chill out and relax. A lot of people travel.</p>
<p>The dorms close down (except the Graduate Center) and everyone usually leaves to be with family, or if you are an international you will probably goto Boston or get a petition to stay at Brown.</p>
<p>I mostly caught up on sleep; there wasn’t enough time for me to find a job. I know some people begin to prepare for spring courses, particularly organic chemistry.</p>
<p>It is possible to work – if you have a summer job that could use you over the break, for example. Substitute teaching is another option. </p>
<p>Some students travel – it can be a good time to visit your friends who are at other colleges. There are some short-term internships.</p>
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<p>anyone know anything about this^?</p>
<p>most kids leave brown & go home.</p>
<p>if youre international, there are ways to stay at brown.</p>
<p>a lot of brown kids substitute in the schools surrounding brown (theres like 10 within 10 blocks), like someone said earlier</p>
<p>The January courses happened for 2 or 3 winters, but were cancelled this year. Very very few students signed up – they cost money and I don’t think you earned credit.</p>