First year college spring break … we’ve heard about it, we’ve dreamed about it. And now it’s finally happening. Spring break is right around the corner and for the freshmen here at Purdue, anticipation is everywhere. For most of us freshmen, we will all be heading south on March 14th to Panama City Beach, Florida. So what should we expect? What is actually true about what we hear happens in PCB?
We’ve heard a lot of rumors about what happens in Panama City Beach, but what's legit and what's BS? Well for one, there are always different opinions about the best place to stay. Don’t let anyone tell you differently, The Holiday Inn is the best place to stay in PCB. It’s heavily populated, and it’s in an area where all of the spring break activities occur, so this is where you want to be. But no matter where you are staying, one thing is true for every location, hotels and resorts are incredibly strict about outsiders who are not staying at that hotel. If you don’t have a wristband or anything identifying that you are staying in that specific hotel, you’ll get the boot. Be careful about where you’re hanging out at hotels!
Along with all of the rumors we here about PCB that end up being true, there is a lot of information floating around the freshman community that many think is true, but is not. For instance, when you hear that families aren’t in PCB, that’s a lie. There are a lot more families with children in PCB than anyone would expect to see. It doesn’t make sense for a family to willingly vacation there, but hey, whatever you floats your boat.
Word is out that transportation in PCB isn't issue, that you can walk everywhere, and worrying about rides is useless. This is a lie. If you want to be that brave soul to try to walk from place to place, say goodbye to your feet, because they’ll fall off. And finally, freshmen constantly hear how grimy and disgusting PCB is. This is true sometimes … but depending on where you choose to spend your time or where you wonder off to can actually be a beautiful sight.
One thing that I am sure everyone has heard is how PCB is nothing but a congregation of Greeks. Greek life thrives at different schools nationwide and when everyone travels to the same place on the same week, you're bound to meet some of your sisters and brothers from other schools too!
All in all, freshman year spring break is one of those weeks that will go down in history. Hanging out on the beach for a week with some of your best friends, finally away from the stress and exhaustion school has to offer is what we wait for as soon as spring semester begins. We only have a little bit longer, Boilermakers. Hang in there and get ready for one of the best weeks of the year.
