In what seems to be an annual rite of passage, young college students flock to sun-drenched beaches to celebrate spring break. As the waves crashed and the music blared, reporters hit the sands to get the inside scoop on what college goers were up to during this time of, let’s say, enriched cultural exchange. But instead of profound discussions on world events, what they found was a party-driven fervor.
When asked about their plans for spring break, students spoke with youthful gusto. It seemed the itinerary was less about hitting the books and more about hitting the beach bars. One of the college crowd cheekily revealed their primary objective: having a blast with no memories to show for it. Another spring breaker boldly mentioned aiming for a romantic rendezvous every night. Talk about ambitious! They even considered doing the math; ten days, ten kisses, and zero recollection of names. Their educational inspiration, apparently, didn’t quite reach geographical education.
Amid these youthful declarations, an interview led to the question of pressing national and international issues. If anyone feared the next generation ignoring politics while they sipped their iced espresso, this confirmed it. College youths seemed more preoccupied with their choice of swimwear than world affairs. One student was more concerned about the right type of frappuccino than geopolitics – proof that sometimes it’s more important to know if there’s soy milk than who’s leading an oil-rich nation. It’s a latte deal, after all.
When quizzed on recent actions by Donald Trump, responses were as eclectic as a Pinterest board. Answers ranged from golf games to yet another imagined scenario about suing folks for jokes. Iraq and lawsuits made curious headlines in their world of partied-out folklore. Yet, political apathy barely registered under their radar; the only threat being run out of sunscreen. Meanwhile, the buzzword “Venezuela” drew blanks. Its location was a sobering mystery—likely forgotten amid the haziness of parties and pop quizzes.
For these students, spring break was a time to unwind, even if it meant tabloids and tweets passed by as quickly as a beach fad. Certain conversations make it seem as though an atlas and a newspaper could’ve played crucial roles in pre-departure packing lists. But in the carefree world of spring vacation, who knows what the next day might bring—besides another “thrillingly unpredictable” bout of reveling in the sun. The takeaway? Sometimes, putting the “break” in spring break feels like the most pressing issue of all.
