My Friend And I Decided To Go To Florida For Spring Break, And We Made It Back In One Piece
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My Friend And I Decided To Go To Florida For Spring Break, And We Made It Back In One Piece

Take advantage of the college years while you have them.

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My Friend And I Decided To Go To Florida For Spring Break, And We Made It Back In One Piece
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Over winter break, my friend and I ranted about the winter. In Chicago, it hit single digits for an entire week - and the term winter blues definitely took on a whole new meaning. So, to combat our wintery blues, my friend and I decided to come up with a plan.

We googled ticket prices, searched up Airbnb, and ultimately randomly choose a city and a flight - the cheapest one we could find. It happened to be Fort Lauderdale, and my mom laughed when I told her I had booked a flight to Florida for spring break.

Yet, after 3 days in 80-degree tropical temperatures, I write from a plane ride back to snowfall and winters chills. As my friend snores beside me, I’d say we had a successful adventure.

Some travel advice from someone who rarely leaves the Midwest:

1. The sun is different in Florida.

My friend and I may or may not have all the symptoms of sun poisoning, and while falling asleep underneath the warm rays seems like a dream come true, our pasty Chicago skin isn’t used to UV indexes of 9 on a normal day.

2. Find an Airbnb/resort/hotel close to the beach or activities you know you want to do.

Vacation spots are usually unfamiliar, spread out, and confusing and Uber’s are expensive.

3. Uber pool

It may be longer but it’s also cheaper, and being a broke college student calls for compromise. Also, odds are no one will join you on your ride.

4. Pack snacks

I hear pretzels and peanut butter is a filling option....soaking up the sun and exploring the area is often draining and calls for much-needed refueling.

5. Relax and rejuvenate and of course, have fun!

Spring break adventures are one of the few times where you have no obligations - just time to be with your friends/family and forget about the midterm grades and assignments waiting for you at wherever your college home is.

Although my shoulders are lobster red, and it hurts to bend over, I am more than grateful for crazy Uber rides, long hours on the beach, and late night adventures this spring break. Being in college can be the perfect time to check another place off your bucket list with your friends.

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