Studying and staying on top of classes is obviously important during your time at college; but taking a break from studying is almost just as important! Your brain needs time to unwind, and you need time to relax. For me, one of the best ways to relieve stress is by exercising. I love attending Cyc Read More…
Category: Study Break
Sweat away the study blues
You’ve been sitting in the library for hours agonizing over your upcoming biology exam. Your brain is getting foggy, your body feels like it’s melted into the chair and you just can’t bear the idea of studying for another second. Here’s my advice to you: pack up your stuff and head to the SERF! The Read More…
5 Places to Visit In Between Classes
I remember during my freshman year, having odd gaps of time in my schedule. I tried to study, but there wasn’t quite enough time to be productive. I thought about getting coffee, but living on a limited budget, it didn’t seem practical. After becoming more familiar with my classmates and their schedules, I found a Read More…
Got a Study Break in Summer Time? Sunshine, Ice Cream, and MORE!
It’s a wonderful summer day. People are all out to enjoy the nice day: blue sky, green tress, and running squirrels. But this is not you. You are spending the rest of your life in the library studying for the upcoming midterm of the summer course, feeling really depressed and stressed out. Hey, don’t be stuck Read More…
Why You Should Take a Study Break Along the Lakeshore Path
You’ve been studying for a while now. You begin to lose concentration. Your brain even starts to hurt. You can’t take it anymore. The solution is simple: You need a study break along the Lakeshore path! What is the Lakeshore path? This picturesque trail ties together the entire Lakeshore Nature Preserve, a beautiful scene along Read More…
Lakeshore Trail – A Place to Escape the Stresses of Studying
You awaken to hushed whispers of students studying frantically at a table across from you. The library is nearly empty, but with your study sheet plastered to your face with dried drool, and your coffee colder than ice, it hits you like a rock that you need a break. A nap will suffice for some people, Read More…
A Slice of Nature
Is the Terrace too crowded? Need a break from all the chatter? The Allen Centennial Garden is a prime spot for a study session before the snow flies. While it may not be ideal for homework on the computer, you can easily plop down on a bench in the middle of the garden and read Read More…
Hidden Gems: Study Spots
With over 30 libraries on UW-Madison’s campus, you could spend most of a semester testing out new places to study. However, many would agree that you would be doing it wrong if you did not incorporate some of Madison’s unconventional study spots into your schedule. Some days, you wake up ready to plow through all Read More…
Studying Spots: Out with the old and In with the new
Who said studying had to be done in a boring old library? Time from time when I need to get serious work I’ll head to the library, but I recently discovered a few new places to keep me from falling asleep at Memorial. Switching up study spots helps you stay motivated and doesn’t ruin a Read More…
3 Hidden Study Spots That Will Actually Make You Want to Study
Every college student needs to study. While it’s nice to know that you aren’t the only one suffering through hours of studying (or procrastinating), it can also be difficult to find a good place to study on campus. If you’re tired of loud coffee shops, fighting for tables at College Library, or locking yourself in the Read More…