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by Blaine Dudley
There is one fun and eventful occasion that college students across America look forward to like no other. This is when the sun finally appears after three months of cold weather and heavy clothing. Nope, it's not summer time just yet. I'm referring to the one and only college spring break. Ideas for this week of R&R fill the air as we speak. Countless students are booking hotel rooms by the beach and figuring out who they're catching a ride with. There's no doubt that this is one occasion designed for young adults.
While I've heard plenty of college spring break stories that almost sound too good to be true, I've listened to a few doosies as well. This reminds me of how dangerous college spring break can be if not approached in the right manner. So, what I'm saying is; there are some basic rules that every college kid should know in order to survive their spring break getaway. Number one; travel in your own vehicle or with friends you truly trust. I'm talking about the friends that care about you more than their social life for a night. Although they're few and far between, they do indeed exist. Number two; never invite people you don't know back to your room. This is a terrible idea. You could possibly be getting into a mess you can't even fathom. Plus, it's dangerous! Number three; avoid getting drunk and wasted out in public. If you are the legal age to drink, then do so responsibly. You never know who might take advantage of your situation when plastered out in public. You could get raped, mugged, or even worse. I realize college spring break is supposed to be a time to cut loose, but it's up to you to be responsible and safe at the same time.
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Thirty-five years ago, when I was a college student, people wrote letters. The businessman who read, the lawyer who traveled; the dressmaker in evening school, my unhappy mother, our expectant neighbor: all conducted an often large and varied correspondence. It was the accustomed way of ordinarily educated people to occupy the world beyond their own small and immediate lives.
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People always head for the beaches on college spring break. I suppose there's just something about the warm sand between your toes and the ocean waves crashing against the shore. It's definitely a beautiful place to kick-back and forget about the chaos of school. Just be certain you know the local laws/rules before starting and beach bonfires or beer fests. The last thing you want is for your college spring break bash to become a criminal offense. Party wisely on spring break this year.
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