<p><br/></p><p>I received a press release this past week that cites a survey, which reports a surprisingly low number of college students flying to distant spring break locations. Take a look. You may be surprised. </p><p><strong>“Spring Broke":</strong></p><p><strong>Campus Dibs Research Reveals Only Six Percent of College</strong></p><p><strong>Students Plan to Fly to a Destination Location for Spring Break</strong></p><p>In stark contrast to the traditional spring break spent partying on a faraway beach, data shows 94% of college students are opting for inexpensive alternatives</p><p><em>Contrary to the traditional spring break where tens of thousands of college students convene to party on sandy beaches or snowy mountains, research conducted by Campus Dibs (www.CampusDibs.com), a leading social commerce website connecting the campus community with deep discounts, indicates the college demographic is opting for cheaper alternatives. Among college students recently polled about their spring break plans, only six percent indicated that they are flying to a destination location to party, while 94 percent of students plan to spend their week off from school in other ways.</em></p><p><em>“Despite the iconic vision of MTV Spring Break, these findings show that the majority of college students are opting for cost-effective alternatives," explains Garren Givens, co-founder and CEO of Campus Dibs. “While the underlying reasons for this behavioral shift are unknown, this cost-conscious outlook for vacation planning aligns with a larger cultural tendency toward frugality."</em></p><p><em>Among the cheaper alternatives reported, hanging out around campus (42%), visiting parents (23%) and taking a road trip (22%) are found to be the most popular plans for fun on a budget.</em></p><p><em>* Hanging out around campus. Often referred to as a “staycation," many frugal college students are opting to spend their vacation on campus and hang out with friends locally. This also included those who were planning to work, stick around for athletic obligations, study and other homebound activities.</em></p><p><em>* Going home to visit parents. “Well…if they'll foot the food bill!" Visiting parents is often the most cost-effective way to travel, as there are generally no costs associated with room and board or meals.</em></p><p><em>* Taking a road trip. Even with gas prices on the rise, road trips often represent a more cost-effective means for getting away from campus. More than one in five students is ready to stock up on junk food, load up their iPod and hit the open road.</em></p><p><em>“Whether its due to the rising cost of tuition and textbooks or a general inclination towards financial responsibility, today's students are in tune with how to save money and putting that knowledge to use," adds Givens. “Bottom line: you can have a good time without spending too much money….our nation's college students are telling us so."</em></p><p rel="text-align: center;" style="text-align: center;">***</p><p style="text-align: left;">Is your college student spring broke? Let us know what your family plans include for spring break. Anyone heading to Mexico?</p><p style="text-align: center;">**********</p><p style="text-align: left;">Be sure to check out all my admissions-related articles and book reviews at <a href="http://www.collegeconfidential.com/" target="_blank">College Confidential</a>.</p>
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