For students at Winston-Salem State, March 10 is an important date.It marks the first day of spring break at WSSU.
The week-long break – March 10 to 14 – gives students a chance to recharge and relax for the final push of the semester.
Most college breaks fall between March 8 and 22. Panama City Beach, Florida and South Padre Island, Texas remain top destinations for the college crowd, according to a recent article on MSN.com.
Other popular destinations are South Beach in Miami, Lake Havasu, Arizona; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; and Las Vegas. This year Panama City Beach is hosting MTV’s Spring Break party starting March 9.
BET’s “Spring Bling” takes place in Riviera Beach, Florida, March 28 to 30. Students at WSSU have planned a variety of activities over spring break.
Working to earn money is a popular choice.
“I’m going to work and get more hours so I can earn some more money,” said freshman Joshua Black.
Dwayne Tate, a senior, echoed that sentiment: “I plan on resting and I might work a little bit.”
Besides working, vacation is also onmany students’ minds.
“I’m going to Atlanta, GA, to see my sister for the week and to also celebrate my birthday,” said freshman Krystal Mackey., “I plan on catching a train headed north with no destination planned, and just be by myself for some days.” said junior NicoliaStewart.
Although partying and vacationing with friends is still popular, there is a growing shift toward college students doing volunteer work in communities across the U.S.
“There has been a steady decline in traditional ‘party trips,'” said Gibb in the MSN article. “Spring Break is growing up … The days of drinking all day on Daytona Beach are dwindling.”
“College students want to make a difference in the world. They are more informed and socially responsible,” Gibb said.
Meredith Munday, who is in the accelerated nursing program, said she’ll prepare for that goal over spring break.
“I plan on studying a whole lot thewhole week,” she said.