The Facts:

At the end of the day on Friday, N.C. State will be releasing its student to spring break. According to the website didisworld.com 1.5 million students go away on spring break every year, spending nearly $1 billion.

Our Opinion:

As students depart for their fun in the sun, they should remember a few things to keep them safe and out of trouble.

Didi’s World lists the top ten spots for students to travel while on spring break. This list consists of a wide variety of locations including Daytona Beach, New York City and the Dominican Republic. While at these exciting hot spots, student should keep their collegiate future in mind.

According to Didi’s World, 80 percent of parents are concerned about their children drinking over spring break, and with good reason. Over spring break the average student consumes 10 drinks per day. While it is alright to enjoy the occasional poolside cocktail, if you are of age, alcohol poisoning is not the best way to loosen up over the break. Such a high consumption of liquid courage can result in some unplanned actions.

While under the influence students can do really stupid stuff. As a student of N.C. State is it your responsibility to monitor your consumption, as well as the actions that results in it. The most common career killer over the break is driving while under the influence. After the constant advertisement of making good decisions, you would think students would get it through their heads to not drink and drive. That is your sure ticket to Paul Cousins Office, director of the office of Student Conduct, which could result in banishment not only from N.C. State, but the entire UNC System.

Aside from these obvious disregards for one’s college career, students should also keep in mind the plethora of information and deadlines that loom upon the end of spring break. The Monday we return from break is the last day to drop a course without penalty, as well as switch your grading options. This is followed by the kick-off of the blood bath of Student Government campaigns, as well as the announcements of the official plan of action for handling the state budget cuts. And of course the dreadful pieces of homework certain professors feel the need to assign to keep you busy for the break. Such a heavy load of responsibilities should not be at the fore front of your minds, but should be kept within range.

However the most important thing to remember for the weeks away from this brick jungle we call home is to have fun. This time is one for ultimate enjoyment and relaxation. Allow the stress of school to be released and the fun of spring break to enter your hectic college lives. This time is the University’s way of giving you a week of leisure before the long 7-week haul before summer. Enjoy.

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