Spring Break 101

Spring Break 101

Updated: March 26, 2013

We're going to just come out and say it: spring break has a bad reputation.

We're pretty sure it started with college students -- and MTV must have had something to do with it, but the fact remains, when you think Spring Break, you mostly think about out of control, suburned teens and twenty-somethings behaving like neanderthals on on a cheesy boardwalk somewhere.

The good news is, we also have an update for that stereotype. Students are starting to use that much needed week off at the end of a dreary winter to do something positive for themselves and more often, other people.

Check out the guide below for resources on how to plan a vacation of volunteering and because we still do believe a little quality beach time is in order this time of year, don't miss the sun safety guide and swimsuit finder too.
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Guide: Alternative Spring Break

How to use your time off for a vacation full of volunteering.

 
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Video:"Spring Fix" After Sandy

Some spring-breakers are pitching in to help after superstorm Sandy.

 
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Video: Alternative Spring Breaks

Find out what some teens are doing with their vacation time to help out their communities and the world.

 
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Swimsuit Finder

Everyone dreads trying on swimsuits. Skip some frustration and get a head start on style before you shop.

 
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Sun Safety

Tanning and too much sun exposure can lead to skin cancer -- get the facts here.

 
 

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