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Spring Break Expectations VS Reality

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UAB chapter.

Spring break comes around every year, and every single time we’re filled with excitement to go out and do something amazing. Some of us go out and make it happen and some of us don’t. 

The Planning

Expectations

Everyone is available and all in!

Reality

Whether it’s money, work, or miscellaneous obligiations like family reunions, plans fall through.

Working Out

Expectations

You go to the gym like you planned and end up with a hot bikini bod.

Reality

You somehow end up never making to gym for 2 weeks straight.

Bomb Instagram Pics

Expectations

You capture perfect photos by the pool or beach.

Reality

You barely wear clothes the whole week and put on pants only for special occasions.

The Turn Up

Expectations

You and the squad get down.

Reality

It’s just you and your pet.

Homework Free

Expecations

You get to be homework free.

Reality

You have group assignments and work due the Sunday night before.

Kryshonna is a senior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham majoring in marketing. She is passionate about food, creating, and finding small ways to be happy. When she isn't acting as the Campus Correspondent, she can be found catching dinner with friends, wandering around Birmingham, or catching up on Youtube. She has a new found love for the color baby pink along with a number of other things including: working out, boba tea, and fuzzy things. For inspiration and fashion posts, you can follow her on Instagram @kokokrys.  Schedule Schedule