The Sandspur

Issue date: 2/26/10 Section: Life & Times

Media Credit: Georgi Georgiev I'M ON A BOAT...SORT OF: Jet skiing on the clear blue waters in nearby Miami is another option for Rollins spring breakers this year.

Media Credit: Georgi Georgiev MONKEY SEE, MONKEY DO: Students enjoy a scenic boat ride in Costa Rica with a most interesting choice of a tour guide.

One more week and it will be here: SPRING BREAK 2010! Everyone is counting down the days until it is time to take a week's vacation from school-a much-needed break from the stresses and hard work that are life as a college student.

For years, spring break has been the stuff of legend for college kids, who have built up stories and memories they will never forget. In all those movies and stories about college, spring break means the beach, sun, fun, and often, Cancun. Many Rollins students will be donning their bathing suits and making a run for the beach, while others are going home to visit friends and family, or heading to colder climates to visit friends at other colleges.

Many groups of students are heading up to the Florida panhandle, just far enough to get away from campus and to the beach, but also close enough so that it is a manageable trip. There are several options on the Panhandle, with two big destinations-Panama City and Pensacola. Panama City is sure to be crawling with college kids, as most colleges in Florida, including UF and USF, have spring break during the same week as Rollins. Panama City offers many cheap hotels and places to eat, while lying on the beach is the number one activity of students who flock to the beach town for spring break. Pensacola, however, is a bit farther of a drive, and probably will not have as many college kids and crazy parties as Panama City during spring break week.

Some students who are from Florida are going home to spend time with their families and friends from high school. Morgan Williams (Class of 2013) is killing two birds with one stone by going home to Jacksonville to visit family, but is also bringing some friends from Rollins, who plan to spend the majority of their spring break lying out and relaxing on the beach.

Some adventurous students are heading out of the country. A popular destination is the British Virgin Islands, where several groups are heading, either to stay in hotels or to go boating around the islands. Another idea entertained by some students is taking a weeklong cruise with friends. What could be better than having a great time on a boat with good friends for a week in the Caribbean? Some first year students will be heading to the Florida Keys, and another group of students will be staying at an exclusive resort in the Bahamas.

There are countless options, so ultimately, the choice is yours, Rollins. Make spring break what you want it to be.

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