As midterms wrap up and the weather begins warming up, Simpson College students are ready for a break. While some students will be on vacation, others will be going home or staying on campus. Ultimately, spring break looks different for every individual.
For senior Kyler Peck, spring break will include going to Las Vegas for his 22nd birthday, along with working and hanging out with his family.
“I’ve only traveled twice for spring break, only for a few days,” he said. “Typically, I just stay home, spend time with my family and work. But I always try to take advantage of the break, making sure that I do get rest and still keep up with school work over break, I try to find a good middle ground.”
While spring break offers a much-needed break, Peck encouraged students to stay on top of their academics and avoid stress when they return to campus.
“Spring break isn’t the same as in high school, do what you want or need to do, but you definitely need to check on your academics,” Peck said. “I would recommend towards the end of break, get any homework or anything you need to do to prepare yourself to get back on campus.”
Some students will remain on campus during spring break, and Director of Residence Life Lucas Herb-Mullin discussed the housing regulations for spring break this year.
“Students do not have to pay for housing over spring break, but the meal plan and Kent will be closed,” he said.
For the students remaining on campus, the school is introducing “pantry pouches,” a new offer from The Storm Shelter. These pouches will be filled with common pantry necessities and snacks to help students during break since dining services will be closed beginning Friday, March 13 after lunch. Services will reopen Sunday, March 22 for dinner.
Pantry pouches pick-up will take place in The Storm Shelter on March 9 and 10. The Storm Shelter will continue to operate its normal hours, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to noon, through March 13. The Storm Shelter will then be open by appointment only from March 14 through the 22.
For questions regarding pantry pouches, or available resources over break, reach out to Ellie Blosser, the AmeriCorps Service and Community Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected] by March 5.
