For each person, the quarter ending might mean something a little bit different.
For some students that haven’t been here long, or running start students, it could mean just another set of credits and onto another quarter. For those graduating it may mean the finishing of a chapter and starting a new one.
“It means freedom and I get to sleep in and I get more money, but most importantly freedom. I am super overwhelmed with school taking four classes, I can’t wait for break,” said Stephanie Zucchero, a student at EvCC. Zucchero will be coming back for one more quarter before graduation.
Taking more than full time course credits is strenuous and plenty of work. The unique thing about EvCC is there are a variety of ages at all different stages of majors or degrees they want to accomplish.
“[It] means I have more time for myself, more time for work, since doing work and school is pretty hard and time consuming,” said Ricardo Hereda. He is working construction with a framing company, and the quarter ending means spending more time with the family and friends.
The fall, winter and spring quarters are 10 to 11 weeks. Summer quarter is only eight weeks long, making it a vacation quarter for most students.
Especially being busy with holiday events with family, having a break before winter quarter starts up again is better for health.
“A 2012 study by the American College Counseling Association found that 37.4 percent of college students seeking help have severe psychological problems, up from 16 percent in 2000,” said Business Week reporter Di Meglio in an article on college students dealing with stress.
Students attending college these days have overwhelming issues. Going to school is stressful and costs of tuition are rising. Graduating students have jobs to locate and some have loans to pay back.
Even though school can be stressful, having a break can make attending bearable. Everyone needs a break every now and then.
Story by Jamie Jacobs
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