Maybe you're going somewhere for Spring Break. Maybe you're not. Either way, you're broke. We're here to help. "No cash" doesn't necessarily equal "no fun," so take a look at some of the ways to enjoy your Spring Break on the cheap.

TAG ALONG WITH YOUR RICH FRIENDS ON THEIR TRIP

Pros: You will enjoy an actual Spring Break, one spent sleeping on the floor of a hotel room.

Cons: You likely will not eat for days -- aside from scraps left on the beach -- and your alcohol intake will be limited to whatever's free or --  even worse -- Natural Light.

The 210 take: Be the fifth wheel. You're bound to find a leftover pizza and warm Lone Star Light somewhere.

VOLUNTEER

Pros: You'll do society a favor, beef up your resume and earn a bit of personal satisfaction all at the same time.

Cons: You won't get paid and are not  (technically) allowed to drink on the job.

The 210 take: It's admirable that you'd dedicate your Spring Break to helping those in need. We commend you. Just don't ask us to tag along.

TAKE A ROAD TRIP

Pros: It's an effin' road trip!

Cons: Gasoline is expensive, and people are much more annoying in the confines of a lengthy car ride.

The 210 take: Last resort. Can't you just sit on the couch with your friends and watch the Travel Channel?

GO CAMPING

Pros: Bonding with the outdoors and the chance to snuggle under the stars with a potential love interest.

Cons: It gets cold at night, and after no showers for three days, that potential love interest of yours is suddenly less appealing.

The 210 take: So long as the guy-girl ratio is near 1:1, enjoy Mother Nature.

SWITCH TO NATURAL LIGHT (If poverty has not already forced you to do so)

Pros: It's cheap, comes in bulk and contains alcohol.

Cons: It's been referred to as "piss in a can."

The 210 take: Proceed with caution. But, for approximately $8 per 18-pack, it does provide an affordable buzz.

STAY HOME & PICK THE LEFTOVERS

Pros: Think you're the only person not leaving for Spring Break? Others are staying behind as well.

Cons: Don't all the good-looking people actually go somewhere for Spring Break?

The 210 take: It's better than nothing. But remember, what happens in San Antonio, stays in San Antonio.

 SELL PLASMA, OR BLOOD, OR SPERM, OR HAIR

Pros: Raises the funds necessary for a last-minute expedition.

Cons: You may lack the energy necessary to stay conscious for your last-minute expedition. In the case of sperm, you could one day be tracked down by your depository love child.

The 210 take: Worth the risk. What are the odds (insert name) Jr. will care about you 20 years after your trip to the sperm bank?

EXPENSE A TRIP ON YOUR PARENTS' CREDIT CARD

Pros: It's a credit card, so it's not real money.

Cons: It is real money to Mom and Dad, who bring you home for the summer to work off the tab. Plus, you still won't have cash to spend.

The 210 take: Go for it. When you're sweat-drenched after mowing your parents' yard in mid-July, you'll be reminded of that sweat-drenched night at the club in South Padre. Or maybe not.

VISIT YOUR FAMILY

Pros: They're your family.

Cons: They're your family.

The 210 take: Wait until Easter. It isn't that far away.

Clint Hale | 201SA