With midterms in the rearview mirror, USC students said they were looking forward to a week of rest and relaxation with friends and family over spring break.
“I feel like I’ve definitely put a lot of my time and my effort into school throughout the semester,” said Nyreea Ghayan, a sophomore majoring in law, history and culture. “So I’m ready to take a step back and kind of spend time with my family, my friends and sleep.”
For Keira Struhl, a junior studying cognitive science, balance was the goal for the next week.
“I think a balance is good, because there’s more time. I should definitely go out and try some different things, but I think it’s also a good chance to relax,” Struhl said.
Other students were planning to do a little more activity during their break from classes.
Stella McNab, a freshman studying communications, said she was a little nervous about her plans to visit Punta Mita — a city much closer to Puerto Vallarta, which has seen recent unrest.
She said she has since become more excited about her trip.
“I was kind of nervous about it at first, but my family’s been there for five days now, so I’m excited,” McNab said. “They said it’s been fine.”
Yuxio Liu, a second year master student majoring in applied data science, said she planned to visit Hawaii with her friends with a stop by her favorite spot, Waikiki Beach, also known as Shark’s Cove.
“In Shark’s Cove you can dive in and see a lot of small fish around the beach area,” Liu said, noting that she was a bit concerned about a storm system moving into the area.
And while a lot of students are seeking out sunny beaches, Ann Law, a student studying neuroscience, said she would be taking a 35-hour Amtrak journey from L.A. Union Station to Seattle.
“That’s gonna be kind of one of the highlights, going on the coast,” Law said.