Spring break is coming soon. For the average college student, it means a week to take a vacation either somewhere warm or fun. For some students, it simply means a week to hang around town and work at their job. A few friends of mine last year took an amazing vacation to Mississippi where they helped to rebuild someone's home that was damaged, one girl's dad lives in the same town and helped to coordinate everything. There are so many opportunities that one can seek!
Florida has been a popular spring break destination. While it can be the trip of a lifetime, it also carries the risk of getting very expensive. With the sun and excessive alcohol consumption that typically takes place, I've never desired to go with friends there.
Check with the college for alternative spring breaks. My college was offering a trip in collaboration with United Way to go help rebuild somewhere down south, aka warm! I believe the cost was $300 for the week, including housing and transportation, making it very affordable!
Also inquire with professors if there are any hosted trips. I remember a few years ago one professor was hosting a trip to Rome for 10 students. He had the itinerary list all set up of which airline to take, where to stay, arranged for transportation in Rome, and plans for sightseeing. He also had informed me of grants I could apply to help with finances, but my budget still wouldn't allow.
Take the opportunity to get surgery. Two years ago I had arranged the entire week off work while I was on spring break. Monday morning had all 4 wisdom teeth removed, which was one of the most painful things of my life. I am glad that I had arranged the week to rest, because my only worries were what to watch on TV, or my next trip to get a frozen Slurpee.
Check with the college for alternative spring breaks. My college was offering a trip in collaboration with United Way to go help rebuild somewhere down south, aka warm! I believe the cost was $300 for the week, including housing and transportation, making it very affordable!
Also inquire with professors if there are any hosted trips. I remember a few years ago one professor was hosting a trip to Rome for 10 students. He had the itinerary list all set up of which airline to take, where to stay, arranged for transportation in Rome, and plans for sightseeing. He also had informed me of grants I could apply to help with finances, but my budget still wouldn't allow.
Take the opportunity to get surgery. Two years ago I had arranged the entire week off work while I was on spring break. Monday morning had all 4 wisdom teeth removed, which was one of the most painful things of my life. I am glad that I had arranged the week to rest, because my only worries were what to watch on TV, or my next trip to get a frozen Slurpee.
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