By now, most students have set their plans in stone for that
coveted week of Spring Break. Some will be heading to purchase
scarves and toboggans, while others will try to desperately search
for the perfect bathing suit. (Which, might I add, is an impossible
journey.)
Plans for Spring Break usually end up in three directions: up
north, the beach or home. This year seems to be one mostly of
anticipated sand and sun, with many destinations around the Gulf
Coast. Panama City, Fla., Gulf Shores, Ala., and Destin, Fla., seem
to be popular choices.
However, many students will also journey north for ski slopes
and hot chocolate. Those students not wanting to admit that winter
is coming to an end visit Colorado during the week of Spring
Break.
Another option for Spring Break is going home to work or spend
time with the family. The place many students call home is actually
very far away and certainly not within driving distance for just a
weekend. For those students, Spring Break is one of the few times
they are able to visit their family during the school year.
Also, many of the campus organizations will travel for Spring
Break. Habitat for Humanity, Reformed University Fellowship,
Baptist Student Union, the Wesley Foundation and many others have
groups going out of town in the spirit of helping others.
A group of 25 to 30 students from the Wesley Foundation is going
to Fort Worth, Texas, on a mission trip to help Beautiful Feet
Ministries. On this trip, they will feed the homeless, lead worship
at the homeless shelter, help build houses and take care of
children.
“Beautiful Feet is based on Romans 10:15, which says, ‘How
beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.’ And, I am
just excited about getting to go somewhere for Spring Break and
show Christ by playing with children and helping homeless people,”
sophomore Heather Meyer said.
The Baptist Student Union will also participate in a mission
trip. A group will be traveling to Philadelphia, Penn., where they
will help participate in campus outreach, lead worship, care for
children and do inner-city work building needed items for the
community.
“I’m really excited about getting to go to Philadelphia because
it’s not very often that you get the chance to make that much of a
difference in other people’s lives,” sophomore Savannah Towe
said.
The week of March 10-14 is quickly approaching. Be sure to stay
safe and have a wonderful break free of the everyday woes of
college life. There are many places out there still waiting to be
conquered by fun -devouring college students.