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TechnographSpring break offers sun, sand, scams
By Brittany Abeijon
Posted: 3/16/07 Section: News
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"Consensual sex and one-night stands are all over the place, but date rape is also rampant on spring break," Betz said. "Alcohol has that effect."
In the International Journal of STD and AIDS, it was reported that 75 percent of all students never or rarely use a condom on spring break.
In another survey from the International Journal of STD and AIDS, when asked about their alcohol use in connection with their sexual activities, 49 percent of men and 38 percent of women reported having sex as a direct result of drinking.
Kim Rice, McKinley Health Center sexual health educator, said it is difficult to make a direct connection between spring break and sexually transmitted infections (STI) among students.
"Students often underestimate the possibility of contracting an STI, and how effective condoms are to reduce their risk in contracting an STI," Rice said.
Lee Jenne, senior in Aviation, said the dangers of spring break are realities for University students.
He traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for spring break last year and was riding in a cab when he was accidentally mixed up in a high-speed pursuit.
"The cab driver told me that most people don't stop for police because they want money and it is common knowledge that you can easily bribe a police officer," Jenne said.
He also advised not walking alone, especially on dark beaches.
Spring breakers must beware of money situations that involve scams and theft, which are tricky to avoid when traveling to unfamiliar places. Scammers take advantage of students especially when under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.
There are different dangers present at all spring break destinations, yet many students are very ignorant of them.
Jenne expressed his anticipation for his spring break trip to Acapulco this year.
"It will be like six Unofficials in a row," Jenne said. "But on the beach and without the politics."
In the International Journal of STD and AIDS, it was reported that 75 percent of all students never or rarely use a condom on spring break.
In another survey from the International Journal of STD and AIDS, when asked about their alcohol use in connection with their sexual activities, 49 percent of men and 38 percent of women reported having sex as a direct result of drinking.
Kim Rice, McKinley Health Center sexual health educator, said it is difficult to make a direct connection between spring break and sexually transmitted infections (STI) among students.
"Students often underestimate the possibility of contracting an STI, and how effective condoms are to reduce their risk in contracting an STI," Rice said.
Lee Jenne, senior in Aviation, said the dangers of spring break are realities for University students.
He traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for spring break last year and was riding in a cab when he was accidentally mixed up in a high-speed pursuit.
"The cab driver told me that most people don't stop for police because they want money and it is common knowledge that you can easily bribe a police officer," Jenne said.
He also advised not walking alone, especially on dark beaches.
Spring breakers must beware of money situations that involve scams and theft, which are tricky to avoid when traveling to unfamiliar places. Scammers take advantage of students especially when under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.
There are different dangers present at all spring break destinations, yet many students are very ignorant of them.
Jenne expressed his anticipation for his spring break trip to Acapulco this year.
"It will be like six Unofficials in a row," Jenne said. "But on the beach and without the politics."
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