Spring break is one of the breaks we students have in the middle of the school year. It’s one of the breaks we look forward to since it’s almost the end of the school year. Most Students take this time to hang out with their friends and family. Some also do some traveling during this time.
History of Spring Break
You may not know it, but Spring Break has been around for a long time. The Story Behind Spring Break published on Onlineschool.org has stated that, “ The concept of spring break began in 1938 with a swim forum event in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. “ As we mentioned before, Spring Break is used for relaxing while you recharge to finish school strong. An interesting fact that Onlineschool.org talked about was that Ft. Lauderdale was later known as Ft. Liquordale because college students in the 1960s used to go there to party.
When is Spring Break?
Around the United States everyone has a different time when their spring break is. Us students at Buena Park High School just had our spring break from March 17-21. Spring break happens mid-March through early April.
What do people do over Spring Break?
During Spring break, most people love to travel, visit new places, and just be outdoors because the weather is warmer. According to WWLP they state these are the top ten spring break destinations, “ Orlando, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, Miami, Florida, New York, New York, Honolulu, Hawaii, Los Angeles/Anaheim, California, Tampa, Florida, Chicago, Illinois, Charlotte, North Carolina. “ Most people travel to these places for the weather or theme parks. Orlando, Florida, and Anaheim, California, are home to Disneyland and Disneyworld, which makes those places really popular during spring break. For people who don’t travel over spring break and like to stay close to home, most also visit Knotts Berry Farm, which is in Buena Park, CA. Besides traveling and visiting amusement parks, people love to go to the beach. Lucky for us who live in Orange County we have multiple beaches all around us. The County of Orange has a website where you can see a list of beaches and harbors. You can also see much more and where to go for Zoos, Historical sites, Regional and Wilderness Parks, and Travel & Transportation. You should definitely visit the website if you want to go somewhere nearby!
Percentage Rates of places during Spring Break
Clearly during the time when people aren’t in school, places start getting more crowded. As we mentioned earlier, Disneyland is a place that is really popular ( more than usual ) during March and April. Although we don’t have an exact percentage of how much their visitors increase, Disneyland does have a “ Crowd Calendar” on their website. Overlooking the calendar, we mostly saw red and orange which means heavy crowds are expected, and above average crowds.
The Cost of Spring Break
Not everyone has the privilege to go traveling during spring break. That can be because everything is very pricey. Not only can it be the cost, but some parents can’t afford to leave work. Some parents might need their older kids to take care of their younger siblings. Parents who have more kids can be more expensive because they have to pay for multiple people. According to New York News 12 they state, “All-Inclusive vacations tend to run between $1,500, if you are lucky to go to one of the less expensive resorts up to $3,000. Then, of course, there are the luxury, all-inclusive resorts that could cost $5,000 per person.” With that being said, you can see how traveling can add up.
Does Spring Break really help Students?
Doing our research, we combined answers we heard back from students. Many of them are excited for a break when it comes to school. School can bring many emotions to someone. Students can be sad, stressed out, mad, emotional, and much more, but does having a break from school better those emotions? We found an article titled, “ Relax & Recharge: The Mental Health Benefits of Spring Break & How To Maximize Them. “ written by Nicole Ivelevitch On Collaborative Minds, states, “ Research shows that taking breaks, like Spring Break, can significantly improve mental health by reducing stress, boosting creativity, and enhancing overall happiness. During this time, it’s essential to make the most of your break to ensure you return feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. “ Taking in your Spring Break by not doing any work and having the freedom of waking up whenever you want can really help someone. Especially if you’re feeling stressed by school or school work. On the other hand, it can be a great opportunity to make up for missing work that will help improve your grades, since the end of the year is approaching us. No matter what, Spring Break can benefit anyone.
Student Interviews
The first person we interviewed was Freshman Jasmine. One of the first things our interviewer, Jennifer Trujillo asked was, “ Are you excited for Spring Break? “ Jasmine Replied, “ Yes. “ Jennifer then asked, “ What are your plans for Spring Break? “ Jasmine said, “ I’m going to Florida. “ Jasmine said Spring Break helps her a lot. We asked her, “ Should Spring Break be in April or March? “ She said, “ March, as soon as it can be. “ Over spring break, she’s looking forward to getting her free time, and relaxing. The last question we asked Jasmine was, “ How do you feel about the school year almost being over after spring break? “ She said, “ I’m glad it’s over, Freshman year is not my year. “
The next person Jennifer interviewed was Mere. Mere said she was excited for Spring Break. Jennifer asked her, “ What are your plans for Spring Break? “, Mere said, “ Just go to practice, and hang out with my friends. “ Mere said spring break does help her because she goes to practice while not worrying about school. We asked her, “ Do you think Spring Break should be in March or April?” She replied, “ I think it’s fine in March. “ Over Spring Break, she’s looking forward to sleeping in. Mere also said that she’s sad that the school year is going to be almost over after spring break.
We then interviewed Senior Melani. Michelle Abarca asked her, “ Are you excited for spring break? “ Melani said, “ Yes.” Melani’s plans for spring break are to hang out with friends and family. Melani also said that spring break does help her. Michelle asked her, “ Do you think Spring Break should be in March or April ? “ she said, “ I think it should be in March. “ Over Spring Break, she’s looking forward to making plans with her friends and family. The last question we asked Melani was, “ How do you feel about the school year almost being over after Spring Break? “ Melani said, “ Happy but nervous at the same time. “
The last person we interviewed was Lourdes. Lourdes said she was very excited about Spring Break. Lourdes’ plans for spring break are to hang out with friends and family. Michelle asked her, “ How does Spring Break help you? “ , Lourdes said, “ Spring Break helps me because I get a break from school. “ Lourdes thinks Spring Break should be in April near Easter. The one thing Lourdes is looking forward to over Spring Break is hanging out with friends. The last question Michelle asked Lourdes was, “ How do you feel about the school year almost being over? “, Lourdes said, “ I feel very excited to not come to school. “
All in all, Spring Break is something that everyone looks forward to. Even teachers and students need a break. This break can help motivate students to finish the school year strong! Keep up the good work, students. There are only 2 months of school left. Hang in there.
