Let's have fun and be proud owls!
Tips for a Safer Spring Break
We're excited for our owls to take a well deserved break!
We also want to help our owls make good choices. Below we've compiled a variety of tips to help you return to classes invigorated.
Reminder: Alcohol is illegal to purchase, possess, and/or consume for people who are under the age of 21.
🌞Out & About🌞
Practice these tips for a good time!
Limit direct exposure from 10 am - 2 pm, when the sun is at it's strongest
Reapply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) every 2 hours and after swimming, seating or toweling off
Always wear your sunglasses while going out for UV protection
Wear a wide-brimmed and dark colored hat that shades your face, ears, and the back of your neck- If your Spring Break involves physical intimacy, be prepared, protected, and empoweredTap to learn more!
Choose cosmetics and contact lenses that provide UV protection
Stay hydrated! Most people need 9-13 cups of water or more per day
Your group may be separated! Download a phone finder app & decide on a meeting place to go to if you get lost before going out
Write down phone #'s and addresses in case you have to borrow a phone or if you get lost
Dig deeper
No matter where you travel for spring break, here are tips from the CDC to help you have a safer and healthier spring break!
Alcohol Awareness
🍹Have fun responsibly
If you choose to drink, we want you to be aware of these tips. They could save your, or a friend's, life!
Avoid mixing alcohol with other drugs.
Mixing substances may alter effects which could lead to risks like overdose, emergency situations, or death.
Mixing Alcohol with Energy Drinks can be Dangerous.
Stimulants mask the intoxicating effects of alcohol, which is a depressant. This can lead to riskier behaviors, dehydration, or sleep inconsistency.
For more in-depth knowledge, check out our Substance Safety page.
Check, Call, & Care
In the case of someone having an alcohol or other drug overdose remember to...
- CHECKCheck for signs of alcohol or drug overdose such as vomiting while unconscious or semi conscious, cold clammy skin, blue lips, blue nails, or irregular breathing.
- CALL 911Get the person the help they need. Calling 911 could save someone's life.
- CAREPlace the person on their side, and stay with them until EMS arrives.
Do you know a standard drink size?
The amount of liquid in your glass, can, or bottle does not necessarily match up to how much alcohol is actually in your drink. Different types of beer, wine, or malt liquor can have very different amounts of alcohol content. That’s why it’s important to know how much alcohol your drink contains.
You don't have to travel far...
When you already live in paradise!
Check out local events and dining schedules throughout the break.
Self❤️
All bodies are beach bodies!
Treating ourselves with kindness and nourishing our bodies adequately can help us have a better time during spring break. To learn more about resources, visit our Health Advocacy page.