Sierra Carrington and William H. Kelly III
MC Contributors/Staff Writers
Spring break is a time to relax, get wild, and make amazing memories with friends. However, achieving the ultimate Spring Break experience can be hard on a college student’s budget.
There are many options available for students who have limited funds. Planning ahead is always the best way to save money for any vacation.
Many JSU students plan to take advantage of the time off for some much needed stress relief.
Kylie Christian said, “For spring break I’m going to Panama City Beach in Florida with a bunch of my friends. I went to Panama City with my teammates the past two years and I’ve had the greatest times there! So many good memories happened in Panama. There was constant music playing and always somewhere to go to chill. Living on a beach for a whole week with my best friends, what could be better?” said the junior biology major form Redondo Beach, Calif.
Some students plan to take advantage of the break to visit home and see family and friends.
“For spring break, I’m going on a little girls trip to the beach back at home,” said Malynda Tillman, a freshman biology major from Upland, Calif. “We are doing bonfires, smores and late night swimming on the beach. I haven’t seen my friends from high school since I left for Jackson, so it will be so good to catch up and make fun memories with them. I’ll be sure to take a lot of pictures while in Cali.”
Faith Toennies also plans to visit friends and family during Spring Break.
“Spending Spring Break with the people who mean most to me is my favorite part. For the break I’m going to Canada to see my family and all of my friends back at home. I’m not sure if we are going anywhere super exciting but I’m just happy to be anywhere with them,” said Toennies, a freshman biology major from Canada.
According to the Student Universe website, these tips can help you save the stacks for doing fun things while on vacation:
1. Book with the hotel directly – Many times you are tempted to use sites that say they have the best deals, but cutting out the middle man can help you save money better used for turning up.
2. Budget Accordingly – You know how much money you can afford to spend, so don’t go overboard with extravagant shopping, hotels, pricey restaurants, and etc.
3. Road Trip – Even though the price of gas is little steep, it’s still cheaper than flying. Carpooling with a few friends can save a lot of coins.
4. Pack Smart – Make sure you have everything you need to avoid having to visit the local Wal-Mart for basic items that you should already have.
5. Discounts – Look for those coupon filled booklets located in the lobby of the hotel. Many have discounts for food, partying and much more. Also, buying passes for clubs and events that cover multiple days offer great deals.
Spring break is the opportunity for students to get away from the stresses of exams, homework, projects, professors, etc. So why waste the greatest break of your college life doing nothing?
Any destination you choose is sure to provide an opportunity to make memories that last a lifetime, but don’t let debt become one of those memories. Your wallet will thank you later.
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