After nine weeks of struggling through classes, cramming for exams, pulling all-nighters and attending meetings University of South Florida students will receive a much needed break. With gas prices sky high, beautiful weather on the forecast and a week of free time what will USF students be doing with their Spring Break?
“My three year anniversary with my boyfriend is at the start of spring break, so I’ll definitely be doing something with him for that. Also, I might volunteer at a school for children with special needs.” – Catherine Lim, sophomore, biomedical sciences
“I’m going home to Orlando to see Wicked and see some of my friends, even though our spring break doesn’t match up with other schools’ spring breaks.” – Chelsea Aasnes, sophomore, pre-nursing
“I don’t know yet, I live my life on a whim.” – Stephanie King, junior, public relations
“I’m going to New Orleans to visit my family and eat leftover king cake.” – Josh Lieberman, sophomore, psychology
“I’m going to New York to visit my family.” – Josh Ali, sophomore, finance
“I’m going home, doing my taxes and FAFSA, researching grad schools and going to some theme parks: Disney, Universal and maybe Busch Gardens. Also, I will be helping plan my mom’s wedding.” – Caitlin Howell, junior, chemistry
“I am participating in the Honors College’s Alternative Spring Break service project to New Orleans. We are planting Spartina grass in the swamps.” – Amit Patel, sophomore, biochemistry and marine biology
“I am going to Costa Rica with the Honors College to build either an orphanage or a school and then relax and party!” – Jess Procko, junior, criminology
“I’m not doing anything special, just staying in Tampa and trying to find a job.” – Ivan Shindev, junior, computer engineering
“I might go to New York to get lost in the city!” – Ally Velasco, freshman, creative writing and psychology
“I am doing Tough Mudder. It’s an obstacle course in Georgia that includes fire-walking and running through electrical cables. It’s going to be really fun.” – John Crutchley, sophomore, psychology
“I am going to New Orleans to volunteer for a week with Bulls Service Breaks.” – Jessica Patel, sophomore, biomedical sciences
“A friend of mine is visiting from Massachusetts and we are going to the beach, Gainesville and Tallahassee. I’m also going to the Kenny Chesney concert at Raymond James.” – Erin Fagan, sophomore, microbiology and public health
“I plan on catching up on sleep. Seriously a whole week of sleep.” – Courtney DiFonzo, junior, mass communications
“I’m going to Bradenton Beach! Tanning, sleeping and working!” – Paige LaBarr, sophomore, mechanical engineering
“I plan on spending time with my best friend who I haven’t seen in three years.” – Caprecia Wilson, freshman, pre-med and engineering
“I am going to Universal Studios with my family. I can’t wait to see the Wizarding World of Harry Potter since I haven’t yet.” – Megan Shebosky, junior, social science education
“I am going to the beach and partying excessively.” – Shelby Hagemann, senior, art and education
“I’ll be writing my thesis.” – Kathleen Carter, senior, biology and chemistry
“Going to see Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band!” – Evan Eastman, sophomore, finance and economics
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at USF chapter.