Spring break. Two words every college student anticipates during the spring semester of school.

For me, spring break for the past three years have been to go to Panama City Beach, Fla., with my boyfriend and friends.

Now, I do work sometimes when I’m there, taking photographs for school or for The Flor-Ala. I wanted to do this issue for spring break in Panama City because for most colleges it is the place to go for that time of the year. I met people from other colleges all over the country, some from West Virginia, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Georgia, Ohio, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oregon and California. Others were from schools in our own state such as UAH, University of Alabama, Jacksonville State University and Alabama State University,

Most stories people have heard from others is that Panama City is no more than a city to just party in; this is a fact most of the time. People do party, but people also find entertainment in the city. There are activities such as rental scooters, like parasailing, playing putt-putt, going to theme parks, eating delicious seafood, fishing on the piers and shopping.

A lot of families also come down to Panama City during spring break, so that is not uncommon to see. Also I have noticed the law enforcement over time has become stricter and more stern with the public around spring break time. There are at least two cops in each mile of the main strip in Panama City. For the past few years thankfully it has become a “safer” place.

Panama City Beach isn’t a bad place to go, but it’s also not everyone’s cup of tea. If you want a fun time and a “get away” during that break week, I recommend Florida.