VACATION PLANS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS -A SURVEY

Abstract

Vacation normally could be a holiday, that is the absence from everyday occupation. Benefits are that it can relax our mind and maintain a relaxed mental state. It also imparts positive thinking to the person. Vacation refreshes the mind and provides good vibes. Sometimes, vacation provides power also. Those who take vacations will experience lower stress, less risk of heart diseases, better outlook on life. The aim of this study is to create awareness among college students about the advantages of vacation.
An online survey was conducted to analyse the awareness level. A Questionnaire was prepared in google docs and circulated through social media. Before the link was shared, the importance and details of the study was explained to the participants. The participants were college students who were randomly selected. Later data were collected and statistically analysed. The statistics done using SPSS software, chi square test was done to check the association and a p value of 0.05 was said to be statistically significant.The survey was done in the month of may 2020.
From the study, it was evident that most of the participants like to go on a vacation, because it gives good thoughts and also it refreshes the mind. Nearly 57% of participants accept that studies are often improved after vacation. Thus proper vacation planning is very important
for college students.
From the survey it was evident that a majority of college students have a proper awareness on the advantages and importance of going on a vacation and also found that female students do not appear to believe in the impact of the vacation than male students and it was statistically significant. More practical information about vacation planning and management is required for the college students.