Fall Break
Shane Davis
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Fall Break is a good time for students to put away their academic responsibilities for a bit and relax
Fall Break is a good time for students to put away their academic responsibilities for a bit and relax
College students are experiencing high rates of mental health issues, so as a result, many institutions have implemented differnt policies to try and reduce the levels of student stress.Â
One full week off
One full week off
It has more benefits than only giving students one day off for Labor Day and one extra day off for Thanksgiving. If we can get a week off in the Spring, why not get one in the Fall?
A break from school around midterms
A break from school around midterms
It would be the during the second to last week of October, so it would break the semester up evenly. Also, no work will be due at the end, so students won't have to worry about doing anything school related during the breal
Students Deserve Time Off from School
Stress levels at colleges are increasing and UMBC is no exception, Many students have tough schedules, and one week off in the middle of the Fall semester would benefit everyone. If we place this at the right time, this would be a significant addition to the UMBC calendar, and students' overall mntal health will increase.
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