With the ever-busy schedule of a college student, it can be hard to escape the pressures that come with being an scholar even during periods of time that are designed for rest, which is why spring break is so beneficial for students.

“Spring break is important for resting your body and mind. Students are able to focus their energy and regain it during the break. It’s important for students to have a break to avoid overloads of stress and anxiety from assignments and tests,” says Nicolette Perez, a student at the University of Guam.

Resting should not just be a break that students give themselves when they pass out at three in the morning because they had an essay due that night. 

Rest is giving yourself the time to focus on a situation that is completely stress-free.

In college, students are often so focused on the hustle of classes that they neglect their minds and bodies, depriving them of the rest that they need and deserve. 

Especially in the moments leading up to spring break, this culture of constant achievement can sweep them up and keep them awake for far longer than necessary.

“Usually, the pressure to balance my social life and school life affects my mental health.I get anxious when I have many different things on my mind, which is something that school contributes to greatly,” stated Caily Hernandez, a second year student at the University of Guam. “I do not really prioritize my social life when I have certain projects or tests coming up, which is why this spring break was really needed.”

It is important for students to give themselves time for sleep and for the activities that invigorate them. 

“Once on Spring Break, I was able to catch up on sleep, watch TV and play sports which helped ease my mind and allowed me to think about other things rather than school,” said Perez.

Without the worries of school, individuals can do anything they want like swimming, journaling, playing video games, or baking. They can return to hobbies that they have placed on hold while they prioritized school or they can attempt to try out something new.

Students have the opportunity to balance a healthy social life and give themselves the chance to spend time with their friends and family. 

They can give themselves a stress-free environment to socialize and relax over spring break and set themselves up for success when the semester begins again.