{"673447":{"#nid":"673447","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Tips to Help You Have a Safe Spring Break","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESpring break is almost here, and you may have plans to travel home, head to the beach, explore overseas, or relax during a staycation. No matter what your plans, you don\u2019t want to wake up on your first day back feeling more stressed, exhausted, or overwhelmed than when you left.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cBreaks from class and work are always welcome, but these are also times when we may be in unfamiliar territory, out of our routine, or behaving differently than we normally would,\u201d Joi Alexander, director of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/wellnesscenter.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EWellness Empowerment Center\u003C\/a\u003E, said. \u201cDuring these times, it\u2019s important to take care of yourself and be mindful of your surroundings to ensure you have the best experience possible.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETo make sure you get what you want out of spring break, here are some important safety considerations to keep in mind, whether at home, on the beach, or abroad.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you choose to travel, make sure someone close to you knows the address where you are staying.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EKeep your driver\u2019s license, ID, or passport with you at all times.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEducate yourself on federal, state, and local laws where you are traveling.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf road tripping, don\u2019t drive distracted or while tired.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you are over the age of 21 and choose to drink, set a limit, pace yourself, and alternate alcoholic drinks with water to stay hydrated.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EProtect yourself from the sun by drinking lots of water, eating, and always wearing a broad-spectrum SPF 15 or higher sunscreen (reapply every two hours).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you choose to be sexually active, make sure it\u2019s a consensual experience and always use protection.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EUse a buddy system with a group of people you are familiar with if you choose to go out.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you are not traveling for spring break, staycations are a great budget-friendly option that allows time to practice self-care. Here are a few ways to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2024\/03\/11\/enjoy-spring-break-atlanta-budget\u0022\u003Espend the break locally\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn addition to sharing best practices, the Wellness Empowerment Center and other Student Engagement and Well-Being departments are also hosting Safe Spring Break, with fun activities, games, and giveaways that educate students about protecting themselves while still having good time. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cWe do this event every year, and it\u2019s always a hit with the students,\u201d Alexander said. \u201cIt\u2019s just as much fun as it is educational, and it\u2019s the perfect way to kick off a safe spring break.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis year\u2019s event will take place Tuesday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tech Green. Students can RSVP through \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/event\/9962414\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEngage\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E or just drop by.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor more tips on how to promote health and wellness or to learn more about the Wellness Empowerment Center, visit the department\u2019s \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/wellnesscenter.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ewebsite\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gtwellnesscenter\/\u0022\u003Efollow @gtwellnesscenter on Instagram\u003C\/a\u003E, or \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_5z5iUAxC9plY42q\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Esign up\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E for the Well Burdell monthly newsletter. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENo matter what your plans \u2013 you don\u2019t want to wake up your first day back more stressed, exhausted, or overwhelmed than when you left.\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"No matter what your plans \u2013 you don\u2019t want to wake up your first day back more stressed, exhausted, or overwhelmed than when you left.  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