Spring Break, a time that most college youth associate with a beach somewhere with fruity drinks and umbrellas. However, this isn’t a universal practice, as some may believe. Students celebrate their Spring Break in several different ways; the top three being celebrating, relaxing, and working.
Vacation, Destination, or Celebration
In time-honored fashion, Spring Break has been a time that student’s can set aside their scholastic responsibilities and indulge in more social proclivities. One such individual reported that he had been planning on taking a trip to Vegas, a popular destination for college-age youth to visit during this time, but had to cancel last minute. “I may have not been able to go, but I was not going to let that stop me! I still managed to go to my favorite club and make the best of it!” The student said he spent that time dancing, drinking, and meeting new acquaintances. While many would choose such excitement, others still prefer something a little more low-key.
Stay-cation
Individuals not wanting to immerse themselves in the glitz and the glamour of the local night scene might be more likely to immerse themselves in the likes of a book. Staying at home for Spring Break can not only be a low-energy venture, but a low-cost one as well. Even if you’re not living under a rock, staying at home provides the opportunity to host a more intimate social gathering by just having a few friends over, maybe for some casual games or the latest binge-worthy sensation. Many students also take this time to catch up on household duties, reading, and yes, even sleep!
All Work and No Play
Alternatively, some students take this opportunity to ramp things up on a different front. A group of individuals who work at the school were interviewed and asked how they would be spending their break. To much surprise, they said working! Despite classes being closed for the week, the campus for the most part was still in full operation. These students volunteered to work additional hours in their department to enable students to be able to come in and have extra time to work on various administrative functions like getting enrolled for summer and financial aid. One such volunteer who worked in the admissions office stated, “If I’m busy working and making money, I’m less likely to be spending money!” Talk about a frugal outlook!
In the End
No matter how you spend your Spring Break, make sure you take some time for yourself. Whether that be curled up with a good book, or working on a personal project, goal, relationship, or interest, make sure it counts and make it happen! If you need any other ideas for alternative ways to spend your holiday, this website has some good ones worth checking out! Have fun!
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The Pulse 