Dwayne Joseph, Jr.
Staff Writer
Some students enjoy their spring break in places like Panama City, New Orleans, or even across the waters to visit places that are exotic, while other students are at home doing absolutely nothing. And sometimes nothing is good.
Eric Barber, a junior health education major from Leland, Miss., is one student that says “chilling and being with family” is all he wants for spring break this year.
“This year, I just plan on being with my family because every Spring Break I go somewhere I have never been before. This time, I want to spend it in the comfort of my own home,” said Barber.
Brandy Martin, a freshmen biology/pre-med major from Jackson, Miss., said that she plans on relaxing for the entire break.
“This semester has really been rough so this break is well needed. I think everyone should use this time and do nothing all week because school can burn a person out. Everyone needs a little time off,” said Martin.
Henry Goss, a junior mass communications major from Jackson, Miss., said that he will be using his Spring Break for relaxation.
“I’m such a busy body that a week of relaxation is definitely what I need,” said Goss.
Spring Break also provides a chance for students to get community service hours for graduation. A student being heavily active in their community shows that they care about where they come from and want to make it better for students after them.
Tiara Turner, a freshman physics major from Memphis, Tenn., is using this time to get started on community service by volunteering at her church here in Jackson.
“My church, New Vineyard, is organizing Spring Break activities for members and non-members with children at the church. I plan on being there every day to help out with the kids in elementary and middle school. This way I can get my community service hours and also be a helping hand at the church,” said Turner.
Although students are looking towards graduation and starting their careers in Corporate America, some students just want to take a pit stop and do something different before it’s time to finish this Jackson State race to graduation.
Shontrice Garrett, a senior mathematics major from East St. Louis, Ill., said that she wants to do something she has never done.
“For the past two years, I have been spending my Spring Breaks completing community service. As a result of preparing for graduation and adult life, I wanted to spend my time enjoying life with no constraints thus I decided to go to Panama City Beach because I have never placed my feet in the sand at the beach or in the ocean,” said Garrett.
Whatever your plans may be, enjoy your Spring Break and be safe!
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