In a few short days, classes will shut down as students reach mid-term of this semester and what is called spring break. For those students who started school last fall and have gone through the long winter, it s a reprieve that seems especially needed. A phone survey taken on campus to determine how students plan to spend this week was conducted. Although many students feel compelled to seek a vacation away, as though it is the thing to do on spring break, in reality, many students either don t have the opportunity or choose not to. While many students may drive home, less than 50 percent of the males indicated travel as their plans and only 28 percent of the females.
Some trips are within the state, but there are some students who are really getting away.
While the travelers may be the envy of some, there are many more students who are doing other things. Sixteen percent of the males will be visiting family, with another four percent including visits to family within their travels. Students evidently take their break quite seriously, as not a single one cited studying as the way they will spend their time, although two female sophomores will be doing their field study while at home visiting family. Shopping was not a priority, either, although some indicated they will shop while traveling or visiting family and friends. I m just chillin out.