Which do you prefer: A spring break or a shorter semester?
Results
53% said spring break
47% said shorter semester
“I selected ‘spring break’ because I think many students are overwhelmed with school work right now after the midterms are over. They may feel relieved, and some of them may want to focus on their mental health or their well-being in general. A spring break may reduce a lot of stress and anxiety [and students would have] time to relax and focus on themselves for a bit instead of academic work. Although it may not be a good idea because of the pandemic, it will give [students] some time to concentrate on themselves and their personal goals,” said Tyler Nguyen, freshman biology major.
“I feel that breaks mid-semester are important because it is like taking a break at the halfway point of a marathon. It gives you time to rejuvenate [and] to be able to tackle the second half like a new, rested person,” said Dani Rudolph, sophomore theatre arts and communication major.
“I chose a ‘shorter semester’ because I enjoy the summer break as I can work more, and every day in Florida feels like a vacation,” said CJ Baker, junior entrepreneurship major.
