Florida Polytechnic University students were eager to begin their winter break from classwork, projects, and testing this December. With plans ranging from quiet nights with family to martial arts training, Phoenixes are making the most of their winter break.
Classes resume Jan. 6.
McKenzie Lewis
Mechanical Engineering
Sophomore
St. Petersburg, Florida
“I like art a lot and I haven’t been able to do that with school lately, so I’m looking forward to painting during the break.”
Jeffrey Krakowiak
Computer Science
Senior
Sarasota, Florida
“My birthday is coming up, so that’s a good thing. I’m going to spend the break hanging out with my family and seeing them again. I don’t do that too often since I live in the dorms.”
Isaac Rivers
Mechanical Engineering
Sophomore
Plant City, Florida
“I train in martial arts and have been taking a break because of finals, so I’m really excited to get into that during the break.”
Isabella Zuniga
Mechanical Engineering
Sophomore
Boca Raton, Florida
“I’m looking forward to relaxing after finals and being with my family. I’ll be having a quiet Christmas with my mom and dad.”
Nicolas Garay
Computer Science
Freshman
Boca Raton, Florida
“I’m looking forward to spending time with my family. We usually go to Mexico, but this year we’ll be staying at home.”
Maclane Raley
Computer Science
Sophomore
Port Richey, Florida
“I’m hoping for a little break from all the school work and the stress of finals. I’m just going to take it easy. I have a lot of friends and family back home so we will find time to hang out.”
Luis Garcia
Computer Engineering
Freshman
Hollywood, Florida
“I have a lot of family coming from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I’m looking forward to relaxing with them and spending time together. We’ll have a great party on New Year’s Eve.”
Adam Tarbox
Mechanical Engineering
Senior
Lakeland, Florida
“I have a lot of projects I like working on, so I’m excited to be able to spend time on these. I’ll be working on metal casting and 3D printing molds to cast.”
Roy Arkay Cohen
Mechanical Engineering
Junior
West Palm Beach, Florida
“I’m looking forward to spending time with my family. We celebrate Hanukkah, so my family and I will be making lots of food, like homemade donuts and latkes.”
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