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Question:

I’m a Freshman and my first ever college spring break is coming. All of my friends want to do this Cancun trip (everyone we know is going), but it’s really expensive. I want to go away with all of them, but I don’t know if its worth the money. Is this the kind of thing I “can’t miss out on” like they all say?

Busy Bee:

How close are you to these friends? If these are just social friends, you might want to rethink it. Some trips sound like they will be epic, but the excitement ends up fizzling out by the end of the next week. I say save the money for more important things right now (books, college tuition, food) and then splurge on this trip after you graduate (or maybe a different milestone in your life). It may sound far away, but sometimes, trips like this are not necessary. Sure it will be fun, but a week of crazy partying may leave a crazy hole in your bank account. I don’t think it’s worth it at this time. I mean, think about it – if you do go, you’ll be feeling guilty the WHOLE TIME. You’ll be walking on eggshells unsure if you should buy something, cringing at the sound of eating out again, and opting out on another drinking fest, all because you don’t want to spend more than you already have to. Seriously…save this trip for when you’re ready for it. There a tons of other things to do for spring break: volunteering to build homes in rural areas, getting extra hours at your internship, starting your search for a summer job, or getting some much needed rest while everyone else is killing themselves in Cancun. Read More »

It seems like just yesterday I was packing my gloves, hats, and facemask to come back to school and start 2nd semester. And now, all of a sudden, it’s spring break. Time is of the essence and even though most people only have a few days or a week to pull themselves together, here are my last-minute spring break tips.

Invest in Sunscreen- I know. I sound like your mom. That’s because I’m quoting my own mom. But seriously its been months since your skin has been exposed to the sun. The only thing more tragic than coming back with cornrows from the Caribbean is returning to school with a 3rd degree burn and 4 inch blister on your face (true story).

Begin Drinking Dangerous Amounts- (And this is part of the blog where I veer away from anything my mom has ever said.) In just a few days you will be drinking more alcohol than your liver could ever imagine and unless you want to die, it’s essential you start building up your tolerance ASAP. I know that a lot of people have midterms this week but that’s no excuse to be letting your guard down. There should be beers at every breakfast and shots with every snack. If there is any point during the day where you could legally drive, you are not preparing yourself responsibly for whats going to happen during break.

Start Sleeping- When you’re not drinking, you should be sleeping. Sleep so much that you will never want to sleep again. Because you won’t be sleeping. Not for an entire week. Chances are that if you’re not in the mood to get some, your roommate will be. There’s no hope for any 8-hour nights in any spring break destination. Read More »