Okay, I'm not at all surprised that schreibsman is getting teased a bit for his suggestion. On the surface, the critics are correct - being a "hard working" college student doesn't de facto entitle you to a fun spring break.
However, his suggestion might still have merit as:
1) A random act of kindness (assuming that you are into that sort of thing - and if you are desperately looking for ways to spend your miles, why not?)
2) A legitimate way to "reward" a deserving college student assuming you are already acquainted with said student and can vouch for the students "neediness."
As for myself, and my miles, I know that my brothers and girlfriend have plenty of ideas where my miles could be spent....
[edited for clarification]
[This message has been edited by bokich (edited 04-23-2003).]