Kseniya Gutman / WRITER

Unique Getaways Offer a Place to Relax

When asked where they like to go and what they like to do to get away from the stress and structure of academic life, many Auburn students came up with a variety of responses.The overall trend is that, aside from lying on the couch and watching TV or simply hanging out with friends, students were tired of the same old scene and sought something more authentic and offbeat."I don't particularly like the bar scene here," said Alex Guffey, junior in physical therapy.For many students outdoors is their escape from the structure of college life."When I really want to relax, I like to go to the arboretum," said Andrew Gaber, graduate student in community planning and public administration.Gaber is among many of the Auburn students who frequents the town's many parks and places of nature."It's usually peaceful there," Gaber said.When the weather is good Gaber said he goes there as often as several times a week, to a read and "just enjoy the natural setting."Robyn Farley, senior in biomedical sciences, enjoys going for walks with friends or as she puts it, "walks/jogs" to relax.Like many students, Farley likes going to Chewacla, but doesn't have time to do it as often as she would like.Alex Guffey, junior in pre- physical therapy, "fancies himself in nature" when he goes out to Tuskegee National Forest, only about 15 minutes from Auburn, to camp, hike or bike."I like going out to the swimming hole in Tuskeegee when weather permits," Guffey said.