SPRINGFIELD – With spring break right around the corner, students are preparing for their vacations while others are ready for a break from school work.

Maggie Jacobs an LLCC student, is walking in the St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 17 in Springfield for students looking for a popular local event.

As much as she would love to go on a vacation, she said, “It is hard to take off work especially with having my own house and a dog.”

Taking off work can be tough for college students who have to pay bills.

But, spring break is a chance for students and faculty to take off work and go on a vacation. Whether that is a road trip to see family or a plane across the states.

Shyanne Shymansky, an LLCC student said, “It is hard requesting off work.” She gave her work a two-week notice and was surprised they followed through with her request.

Shymansky is flying out on Saturday the 10th to Scottsdale, Arizona to her aunt’s house.

She plans on visiting with her aunt for a couple of days until they take a road trip to Rocky Point, Mexico for the rest of her spring break.  

Shymansky will spend her vacation mostly outdoors, hiking, horseback riding, swimming and laying out in the hot desert sun.

While she spends her time in Arizona, she has a tour set up by Arizona State in Tempe, Arizona. “My aunt is going to drop me off at the college and I am going to tour it by myself,” said Shymansky.

Some students are spending their spring break looking at potential University’s, those who are wanting to transfer to a four-year university after their time here at LLCC is completed.

As for, Meredith Howard an LLCC student is spending her spring break traveling across the states to tour a University.

Howard is touring Baylor University in Waco, TX.

She will be in Texas for four days and plans to make time to visit her friend who attends Baylor University and another friend who lives in Houston.

Jordyn Todd, an LLCC student, is driving south with two of her friends to Destin, Florida.

Over the course of four days, Jordyn said she plans to have a relaxing vacation, spending every day at the beach.

She hopes to find a day where they can all go swim with dolphins.

“The trip is pricey but it is worth it because I am indeed of a beach,” said Jordyn.

Maybe not all of the LLCC students have the chance to vacation this spring break, but for many, this is a much-needed break in the semester! Enjoy the week off of classes, and try to relax by any means necessary.