When it comes to sweet springtime, the late Robin Williams said it best, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’”
Here at the University of Florida, that quote rings more true than in most places. Whether this is your first spring semester as a Gator or your victory lap on campus, spring at UF is a serene, optimistic time not to be taken for granted.
The GainesvilleScene team has given you 14 fresh reasons to stop yearning for the hectic days of fall and welcome this semester with open arms.
1. With no football games to keep you wasted in Gainesvegas, use the free weekends to explore nearby cities. (Our Weekend Getaway Guides will get you started.)
2. The weeklong hiatus of debauchery formally known as Spring Break, most notably occurring in Key West, Mexico, on the high seas or other warm locales populated by half-nude people.
3. It’s a great opportunity to do all of those things on your Gainesville bucket list that you didn’t have time for when you were too hungover from game day, like exploring the amazing nature spots around town, trying out some of the local eats or casually drinking by your crappy apartment pool.
Beer and Beignets from Civilization
4. You get to enjoy at least 2 weeks of watching frat guys look extremely uncomfortable in a cardigan or just figuring out how to wear one in the first place.
5. No more tents outside the parking lot of Cantina, which means you can get a drink for under $10 on the weekend!
6. There is going to be a lot of sex. All the girls who were making guys wait a semester before entry are going to allow such entry. No knock or password necessary.
7. Fraternity formal season. Please refer to #6.
8. You can ditch the pumpkin-spice latte and let your legs see the sunshine while you lounge in the Plaza of the Americas.
9. “Game of Thrones.” Rave of Thrones. Hodor for all.
10. We may not have the beach, but you can still explore some of the local spots to catch some rays. Ginnie Springs, Lake Wauburg or the top of the nearest parking garage, to name a few.
11. Instead of scrambling to buy football tickets last minute or just trying not to blackout before the game starts, now you can go to basketball games for free without all the stress of binge drinking. Your liver will appreciate the respite.
12. With everyone having at least one semester under their belt, campus has a much more laid back feel. There are infinitely less freshman asking for directions.
13. You just spent the past 2 weeks in intense Family Holiday Purgatory, so you have a free pass to ignore Mom’s calls until at least after your Spring Break hangover ends.
14. However you feel about your impending graduation, you’ve made it one semester closer!
Featured photo courtesy of: Wall321
