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"One Week, Hundreds of Ways to Spend it: Fall Break at Dalat" by Adaiah De Visser

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Lights in the library dimmed, fading into darkness as students emptied the familiar building. After weeks of classes and assignments, fall break had finally arrived, bringing with it the promise of sleep for some, travel for others, the call to serve on an Impact trip for yet more, and for seniors, a chance to lock in on those college applications.  

The anticipation for fall break was already building on Friday morning, when Dalat’s high schoolers gathered in their team houses in the gym for the pep rally. Alongside a proper send-off for varsity athletes, students and teachers came together to compete in challenges representing their selected houses. After this eventful rally, everyone returned to their classes for the remainder of the day. With fall break mere hours away, time seemed to speed up, and soon the bell rang as students made their way to a well-deserved break. 

For seniors, however, the fall break doesn’t necessarily mean freedom from schoolwork. According to Faith Loh (12), “I didn’t really see fall break as a time to rest, but rather I plan to utilize it to finalize college decisions, search for scholarships, and work on applications. I’m the epitome of a struggle.” With college application deadlines looming, many are spending their break working on applications and figuring out where to spend the next chapter of their lives. 

Meanwhile, those participating in Impact Trips are preparing for a different kind of experience. Through Impact Trips, students have the unique opportunity to serve communities far beyond Dalat and branch out to those around them. According to Joël de Visser (10), “The Impact trip I went on was the best experience of my life. We were able to put a lot of smiles on people's faces through serving them. It also helped me grow closer to God and reset my mindset in many areas of my life. I would recommend it to anyone because it positively impacts many people's lives, whether it is those you serve or yourself, or both.” Participants on these trips are able to spread God’s love through service while gaining new perspectives on the world. While tiring, these trips are such a rewarding way to spend the fall break. 

Last but not least, fall break offers the chance to travel or catch up on sleep. According to Chelsea Tan (12), “the thing I'm looking forward to the most this break is sleeping in and resting.” Whether it’s boarding flights to visit family and explore new places, or a week of sleeping in, fall break offers everyone something different. 

For now, as the campus grows quieter and the library lights go dark, the next chapter can wait a little longer. 

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