10 Things to Do to Help You Get Through the Semester
Lifestyle & Opinion January 21, 2016By Hannah Droke
School got you feeling down? Take a break from your studies with these fun activities.
- Go to the Beach. Build a sandcastle. Read a book. Feel the lap of the waves against your toes as you let them wash your stress away.
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2. Have a Coffee Date. Visit your local Starbuck’s or coffee shop with a friend and order your favorite drink. Sit outside to enjoy the sunshine and chat about that cute barista who served you.
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3. Take a Walk. Explore the great outdoors and take an adventure off the beaten path. Wander the woods and listen to the nature around you. You never know what you will find!
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4. Read a Book. Dive into someone else’s adventure and lose yourself in their story. Read in your favorite cozy place, whether it be in a hammock, on the porch, or in the park.
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5. Be a photographer for a day. Take a picture of the place you call home or your friends. Document the little things that matter in your life and share it with others.
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6. Do a DIY project. Get creative and create things for yourself or your friends. Create your own custom coasters for your coffee table or make a DIY Sharpie mug to hold your pencils or pens at your desk.
Photo by: Jeff Sheldon
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7. Visit a local ice cream shop. Enjoy your favorite ice cream flavor or try a new one with friends. Satisfy your sweet tooth and taste the hints of summer fun infused into every bite.
Photo by: Viktor Hanacek
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8. See your favorite artist live. Enjoy the fellowship of friends at a live concert featuring your favorite artist. Raise the roof and celebrate the good times.
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9. Volunteer. Give back to the community and learn out what it means to serve others. Volunteer at a 5k race, aquarium, or community sponsored event! Share your passions with the world!
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10. Treat yourself. Embedded in the wisdom Parks and Recreation has brought us throughout the years is the iconic ‘treat yourself’ saying. Whether you’ve made this a part of your daily routine or you are just hopping on the bandwagon, remember to celebrate ‘you’ every once in a while.
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Sometimes the stress of school can be overwhelming. Take some time off from your busy schedule to enjoy yourself. Spend some time with your friends or outdoors and get a taste of summer right now. The sunshine and good times await.
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