Hot like Mexico, Rejoice!

Ladies and Gents, I am a survivor. A spring break abroad survivor. I will give you a brief synopsis of my venture to Meh-he-co...

I was asked by 2 of my sorority sisters to accompany them to Florida for Spring Break, nothing too wild, just a getaway to warmer temperatures and some drinks by the yard. Sounded harmless enough. Before I knew it, we had gotten another one of our sisters on board and now we were headed for Mexico instead. Not sure how that happened, but it was ok. I had somehow convinced my parents to pay for it as an early graduation gift. They didn't know it was going to be a year and a half early.

So off we were, passports in hand. It was amazing. We went to fun clubs, danced on stages, competed in stupid spring break contests, and wore shirts as dresses. Each of us had "our night" where we were a disaster. Each of us found a guy to entertain us, and tried all sorts of frozen drinks. We danced on a huge stage and saw spiderman fly through the air. I almost won a hottest legs contest and another one of us had to paddle a guy's bare ass. We met Canadians, we met guys from England, and we hung out with some kids in sperry's from Yale. It was such a fun experience, I don't think that if I returned, Cancun would ever be as I remembered.

So my advice to the co-eds out there planning on going on a Spring Break trip:

1. DON'T buy new clothes - you're going to get sand in places you'd rather not, so just choose some picture appropriate attire and an outfit for both day and night. Remember, you're going to be lounging around, and you probably won't ever see those people again.


2. DO tan before - if you plan on coming back tan and not red, you need to get a good base tan so you're skin is ready for that much exposure (ahem, northerners...)


3. DO save up for your trip - Even if you're staying at an all-inclusive resort, expect to pay for: tips, drinks, cover, souvenirs, any activities that you will want to do (ie. party bus, club tours, swimming with dolphins) ALSO: know the exchange rate!! you might get ripped off if not. and it costs extra to run a credit card.


4. DON'T go with a large group - it's too hard to coordinate where everyone is going to be and whether or not everyone will want to do the same thing. I suggest going with a few close friends and maybe meeting up with other groups, but doing your own things.


5. DON'T try to out drink everyone - that's a little selfish. You're friends want to enjoy their vacation too not pick you up off the floor, and what's worse than dealing with foreign police? remember Americans aren't their favorite.


6. DO try something new - step out of your comfort zone, you're on vacation! Go para sailing, swim with dolphins, eat octopus (not my favorite). It's a once in a lifetime opportunity, take lots of pictures and don't' explain anything!