Spring Break has come and gone, and after the week-long vacation, many students at The University of Memphis spent their Monday just trying to get themselves readjusted to their regular schedules.
After staying out every night and not having to wake up early for class, students Monday said they'd grown used to the time away from their studies, making the return from Spring Break to school a tough transition.
Amanda Mathenia, a sophomore journalism major, said it was difficult for her to return to school Monday.
"I just didn't want to get up this morning," Mathenia said. "My first class is at 12:40. Then when I got there, I found out that the class was canceled. I was so mad."
Nicole Cabrere, a learning specialist with The U of M's Educational Support Program, said the tutoring program was busier Monday than most other days.
"I think it was a lot (busier) than usual because students wanted today to set up a time where they can finish up and be successful," Cabrere said. "Mostly today was a lot more math than any other subject. I think they need the jump-start back after Spring Break and they need to put their mind in homework again."
Students Monday said their Spring Breaks ranged from out-of-town partying to recuperating from illnesses.
Freshman business management major Jessica Asher said she spent two days in New Orleans, but felt she had to show up for class on the first day back.
"I went to New Orleans and partied on Bourbon Street," Asher said. "I have an exam today. I've been studying for two hours because I didn't study at all over the break."
Latrell Davis, a senior finance major, said he spent his break in bed because of an illness.
"I was sick over the break," Davis said. "All I did was lie around and recuperate."
When asked if it was difficult for him to return to school after the week off, Davis said it wasn't. As a senior, he said, he has become accustomed to the readjustment.
