To enjoy spring break, students do what’s best for them, whether that’s taking a break from school or focusing on their mental and physical health.
During their week off, students didn’t have to stay on campus and attend their classes. Regardless of how students decided to spend their time off during their break, it was an opportunity to enjoy themselves and relax.
Many students plan to travel somewhere, whether that be traveling to see family, traveling to a different state or going overseas to explore someplace out of the country.
Secondary English education junior Breanna Wright traveled for spring break, allowing her to get away from school.
“I am traveling this year,” Wright said. “I am going to Fort Lauderdale in Florida. I have traveled during all three years of college because I think it’s important to get away from the school aspect to relax. We don’t really get an opportunity to do fun things like this after college, so I make sure I am able to have a fun trip every year.”
Wright believes that traveling was the best way for her to enjoy her spring break, and she chose Florida because she enjoys the warm weather.
As fun as traveling can be, there are quite a few students who prefer not to travel for their spring break. Some prefer staying home to have some more relaxation.
Secondary English education sophomore Isabelle Johnson found that staying home for spring break was best for her in terms of taking a break from school and focusing on her physical and mental health.
“It was best for me to stay home and relax during spring break for a mental health reset,” Johnson said. “Although it would have been nice to travel, staying home created a stress-free environment where I could relax and focus on myself rather than homework or my classes.”
Johnson also said that staying home helped her to get some work hours in and used it as a chance to get ahead on some of her major assignments. She also has a full-time job on top of her studies, so it would have been difficult to find time to travel.
The workload of college classes can encourage students to enjoy spring break more and not worry about anything school-related until the break is over. However, the workload from classes is not the primary reason every student looks forward to spring break.
Facilities management senior Carson Vanderhoff used the break as a time to get away from class work as his professors didn’t assign additional work.
“I don’t think there’s a correlation between the workload and the enjoyment of spring break,” Vanderhoff said. “I say that because I think most professors don’t give work over break, so it’s a given that your mind gets a break.”
While students may not get much work during break, they could receive assignments the weekend they leave home or the weekend before classes resume. Not only that, but students could have exams, tests or reviews that come up right after they return from break.
Television and digital media production sophomore Rockne Smith finds it important for students not to worry about school material during spring break.
“I believe it’s beneficial for students to take a break from academic worries during spring break,” Smith said. “With the end of the semester approaching, this week off provides an excellent opportunity for students to recharge, allowing them to finish strong in all their classes.”
No matter how students decide to spend their break, it’s always essential to prioritize relaxation and self-care. After all, everyone deserves time to recharge for the challenges ahead and to have enjoyed a week off before the remainder of the semester.