I'm considering the Naval Academy but would love to know what the spring break schedule looks like for 2024. How long is the break, and do students usually stay on campus or travel during this time?
The United States Naval Academy typically determines the specific dates for its spring break once the academic calendar for the year is finalized. Spring break is usually a week-long period that happens between late February and late March. As we are currently in the 2024-2025 application cycle, we do not have the specific dates for spring break in 2024.
As for the second part of your question, midshipmen are generally free to spend their time as they please during spring break. Many choose to return home, travel, or just relax and recharge. Others might choose to partake in a variety of programming offered by the academy, such as leadership or academic enrichment opportunities, or even service trips domestically or internationally.
Remember that while spring break is indeed time off from school, the expectations and standards of conduct for midshipmen still apply. They are ambassadors for the Naval Academy, even when they're not on campus, and are expected to uphold the core values of honor, courage, and commitment. Regardless of how you spend your time off, you'd want to keep this in mind.
Just a quick note: final dates and options may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances or institutional decisions, so make sure to check the official Naval Academy calendar for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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