Unbalanced Reaction ponders who really needs spring break more? Undergrads or faculty? Go cast your vote at UR's blog.
As for me, all I know is that I am ready for a break. Even if "break" translates into "a week of working on research and taxes without having to teach class."
Figure 1. A friend of the blog sent this to me and I decided it was quite appropriate for this time of year.
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that made me smile! thanks
That perfectly captures how I am feeling right now!
Thanks for the link; I'm really looking forward to seeing if ANYONE-- student or faculty-- is actually taking a real spring break this year!