The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of College

As winter break is beginning for colleges across the country, students are journeying to different parts of the world to explore the various options available to the college population today. The most popular vacation option is likely a beach trip with friends. See here for a brief overview of five sandy destinations, including Cancun and Panama City Beach. [Article Click]

Although the beach is a popular choice, other options include camping, taking a road trip, and heading to Vegas. See here for various ideas for a great school vacation. [USA Today] [Backpack Asia]

If you’re more into hitting the slopes than hitting the beach, companies exist for the sole purpose of providing college students with access to affordable ski packages. [College Ski Trips]

Alternative Spring Break, or doing community service instead of a traditional vacation over college breaks, is a new movement that has spread across campuses over the past two decades. [NextGen]

While it is fun to go on vacation with your friends, family vacations are also a way in which to spend breaks. See here for ideas on where to travel as a family with college-age children. [USA Today]