So if you haven't looked at a calender in the past week, we are now in October. Time flies when you're having fun writing papers, doing projects last minute, and not finding enough time in the day to get all of your work done. And as we approach the time for midterm exams and papers you may be feeling even more overwhelmed. My advise (similar to the advice I gave in my first post of the semester) is to go and unwind in some way. Here are 4 ideas for unwinding and forgetting about school work for a little bit:
1. Go on a hike. The Ithaca area has great places to hike. Whether it is Buttermilk Falls, Taughannock Falls, or up near Circles there are amazingly beautiful places to go. Hiking not only provides a great exercise, but you will find that you will be totally entranced in the beauty of nature and completely forget about the stresses of midterms. Don't forget to bring a friend!
2. You can start going to the gym, or start going back again if you haven't been there in a while. Working out not only will get you in better physical shape, but it will also provide a stress relieving activity. You will concentrate on your workout instead of stressing about classes. Working out will also help you sleep more soundly and increase your focus on daily tasks.
3. Start shopping for things to make a Halloween costume out of. Places like Trader K's and the Salvation Army are great places to go to find used clothing to make a costume (and its cheaper than buying a new costume). It is better to start getting stuff for costumes now so that you can get the good items before other people do!
4. Dine out with friends in the Commons. I know, college students are poor, but there are places in the Commons where you can get a very good meal for a good price. Restaurants like Simeons, Mahogany Grill, Ithaca Ale House, and Kilpatrick's are just a few examples of good and affordable places to eat. I guarantee you and your friends will have a good time just going out to eat for a non-dining hall meal.
There are many things to do in the Ithaca area, but these are just a few examples. So forget about midterms and go have some fun. Don't forget to bring your friends with you, because I am sure they want to get away from the stresses of midterms also!
M.E.
