At the beginning of spring semester, many college students start counting down the days to spring break. To some, spring break is seen as that one week a year when college students can truly let loose. The spring break tradition began in the 1960s, and is a common feature of college life for many American students. As stated in the following infographic, spring break has become “one of the pillars of college movies, shows and other media.” In the media it is portrayed as a week fueled by sex and alcohol with no consequences. While spring break is a great time to unwind, it’s important to remember to keep safety a top priority. It’s possible to have fun and create life-long memories while also being smart about your well-being.

Here are a few other tips to keep in mind:

1. Stay in a group and never leave your drink unattended

2. Always have your cell phone

3. Be smart about cash

4. Social-networking sites have made it impossible to escape things you might want to forget

The truth is, Spring Break is awesome, but like everything in life, it will eventually come to an end. And remember, what happens on spring break doesn’t stay on spring break. So if you’re a college student headed to a popular spring break destination, take a look at the statistics on the following infographic below from http://www.onlineschools.org and leave a comment. I would love to get your feedback about spring break and any advice you may have!