What do you think of when you hear the words, “College Spring Break?” Most parents instantly imagine drinking and promiscuity, much to their dismay. This is not the case for Gayle Carter, a single mother in Kentucky who just enrolled her college son, Chris, in the 2009 EDGE at SEA Spring Break Leadership Cruise.
“I want my son to have a good time during his spring break, but I also want him to be in a safe environment, EDGE at SEA, gives me the peace of mind I want and the spring break cruise to Cozumel he wants,” said Mrs. Carter.
After the recent disappearance of Natalie Holloway more parents are becoming aware of the dangers of teenagers and young adults traveling by themselves in foreign countries. Yet many parents still allow it. “I have to ask myself what parents are thinking when they unknowingly send their son or daughter away for spring break.” said Mrs. Carter. The statistics speak volumes.
Recent spring break studies report that during spring break the average male consumes 18 alcoholic drinks per day and the average woman 10 drinks per day. At least 40 to 50% of these drank until they passed out or became sick.
Even more startling is a recent report from the American Medical Association. It says "more than half of college students know friends who were sexually active with more than one partner during spring break and nearly 3 out of 5 women know friends who had unprotected sex during spring break."
Each year, many young adults go out of the country for spring break to drink. and even if a teen wouldn't normally participate in such activities, peer pressure is difficult to resist.
“Parents and college students are looking for an alternative…”
“We are basically a leadership conference on a cruise ship”, stated Owens, “we use the ship amenities during the day for large group and small group sessions, and give the students a chance to enjoy the exotic detonations.”
The event was born from the idea that professional development can be done in an environment that is fun. “We are teaching Life Balance,” reminded Owens, “We wanted to give students a fun spring break adventure on a respectable cruise line while providing the development that is needed for success in the real world.”
Each Spring Break excursion invites 100 plus college juniors and seniors embark on the journey that parents are happy to pay for. They walk away with skills and knowledge that will give them the edge in the professional world and memories to last a lifetime.
“All I can say is that I’m grateful for this opportunity and I’m happy to pay for a spring break cruise that will help my son succeed,” says Carter.
For more information visit www.edgeatsea.com Only 100 spaces are available and will fill quickly. Students interested in attending should visit www.edgeatsea.com for booking information. Those who book before November 1, 2009 can save up to $150 on registration.
