Some random ideas from hundreds of heads.
Here’s some advice on vacations from the book “How to Survive Your Freshman Year” (Hundreds of Heads Books, www.hundredsofheads.com, $12.95), straight from people who’ve done it:
“If it’s not your thing to drink a lot and do all that stuff, you probably won’t enjoy spring break. You only get four spring breaks while you’re in college. If you don’t enjoy partying all the time, you’re not going to enjoy it in Mexico after you spent $1,000.”
—Jonathan Cohen, Emory University, Senior
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“Spring break in mexico freshman year was the best. There was this one guy who imitated a dancer at a club we went to, by putting on a thong and carrying a torch. He did this dance for 500 people at the pool and everyone loved it. He became a hero at our school and girls loved him. Go to spring break and distinguish yourself, and you will develop a reputation.”
—Jake Denne, Carnegie Mellon University, Junior
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“I would recommend driving your parents’ van, with a nice bed in back, coast to coast, 3,000 miles. It doesn’t take too long. I did that with my girlfriend. I learned to surf once I got to California. My parents didn’t know I had taken the van until I was in another state. But when I called them, they said, ‘We’ve been waiting for you to do something like that.’ It was great.”
—Steve Baker, Columbia University, Senior
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“Advice to the guys: Go on a cruise for spring break. The odds are unbelievable! You will be amazed at the ratio.”
—Jimmy Lynch, Auburn University 2001
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“If someone you know offers to have you to stay with her over a break, take her up on it. One of the most interesting experiences I had was staying with the parents of a roommate or friend, and discovering what her life was like before I met her. It is really mind-expanding, and allows you to get to know someone in your life even better. You also have the added bonus of a personal tour guide to show you around. Nothing is more fun than rediscovering where you have lived for your whole life by showing your college friends all of the tourist destinations.”
—Amy, Princeton University, Freshman
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