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Alex Cabrero reporting It's that time of year when college students take a break from all their studies.
Spring Break usually means parties and more parties. But for some students at Utah State University, this spring break means a lot more.
When you think of college students and spring break destinations, places like Cancun, Las Vegas and Miami all come to mind.
But for some Utah State Aggies this spring, there's only one place they wanted to go to have their fun.
Their bags are packed and they're ready to go.
Belinda Schultz, Senior, Utah State University: "I'm really excited about this week."
Belinda Schultz is one of about 45 Utah State students who can't wait for Spring Break to finally begin.
Belinda Schultz, Senior, Utah State University: "My mom is very worried, and she's always worried."
Brandy Barton is facing the same thing.
Brandy Barton, Senior, Utah State University: "My dad is not too happy with me."
Spring Break can be a parent's nightmare. But for these students, it's not about beer and all-night parties. No, their break is to give others a break.
Brandy Barton, Senior, Utah State University: "It was unanimous. We wanted to go to New Orleans."
New Orleans: The one place that used to be a spring break hotspot. Now, it's just hot.
Belinda Schultz, Senior, Utah State University: "It's gonna be hot and nice, but, more than that... It's gonna be helping people. So, it'll be fun."
That's right. These students aren't going just to be tourists. They're going to make a difference.
Belinda Schultz, Senior, Utah State University: "Cleaning debris, building houses, doing food packaging."
Brandy Barton, Senior, Utah State University: "Crazy that something could happen like that so close to home, and crazy it still hasn't been taken care of to this point."
46 students and advisors from Utah State are going to help clean up Hurricane Katrina damage. That's a lot more volunteering than their usual alternative spring break trip.
Keri Meacham, Advisor: "We had so much response from students who really wanted to have this experience."
Matthew Leituala, Advisor: "We're so very happy to be a part of this."
...because this Spring Break, isn't just about taking it easy.
Belinda Schultz, Senior, Utah State University: "It will be a good experience, and I know I won't regret it."
The students leave tomorrow and are expected to come back this coming Friday.
