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Things To Do Between Classes

NorthPoint • May 25, 2021

College life is a completely unique experience. You can feel like you have all the time in the world and then at the end of the week wonder where the time has gone. Something that helps many people organize their schedule in college is to treat their education like a job. They decide that they will stay on campus from 9-5 every day and dedicate that time to learning.


If you’re on campus for eight hours you might find yourself wondering where to go or what to do between your classes. Here is a list of 8 suggestions for ways to spend your time between your studies.


Take a walk

After being in a dim room for an hour or two during the day it would be very healthy for you to get out and get a breath of fresh air. It doesn’t need to be a long walk, just a stroll around campus to stretch your legs and rejuvenate your spirits before you put your brain back to work. Most schools have a green belt or garden area which would be a great place to get away from the weight of learning.


Visit the library

They say the best time to study is right after class while the information is still fresh. Walk over to your school’s library and find yourself a nice quiet seat while you review your notes. Many libraries have dedicated silent areas to help you focus if you tend to be easily distracted by the people around you.


Explore the greenhouse

If your school offers an agriculture or horticulture degree chances are they have a greenhouse somewhere on campus. This can be a great place to relax while you wander among the plants and take in the scents of soil and growth. Also, the buildings are typically out of the way of the main hubbub of campus life and tend to be nice and peaceful.


Stop by the gym

If you know you are going to be on campus all day long, then bring along your gym clothes and get in a quick workout. Many campuses offer free workout courses to their students, so look and see if there are any courses that you might want to work into your weekly schedule. Few things kick stress like a little bit of regular exercise.


Brain break

Sometimes you just need a little break where you let your mind wander. Grab some headphones, set a timer and give yourself a minute to recuperate. A quick episode of your favorite show or a chapter of a good book are great ways to give your tired mind a break. Just remember to limit this time so you can still have a productive day on campus. 


Get involved

There are so many ways to get involved on campus. Look and see what groups you could volunteer with and what their time commitments look like. Then you could work your volunteer commitments in with your studies while on campus. Also, being involved will look great on your resume and can provide you with unique opportunities to gain new skills and broaden your network.


Study groups

Another great use of your time would be to schedule time with a study group or tutor. If your school offers free tutoring, definitely take advantage of that. Talk with people in your classes and see who would be willing to meet up to go over the material from class. This could be something you do on occasion, or if you’re in an especially challenging class, plan a regular meeting to help each other out. Usually, you can reserve rooms at your university to meet in if you want to make the meet up feel a bit more official.


If you live at Northpoint, check out our study areas and block out some time to meet up and study close to your apartment. 


Campus job

Some campus jobs only operate from 9-5 on weekdays, which could work perfectly for you to fill your time between classes. If you have a 3 or 4 hour shift somewhere in your day that could be a great use of your time and help to pay for your college experience.

There are many ways to spend your time, just remember that ultimately you make the choice for how productive your time in college will be. If you schedule your time efficiently then you won’t get to the end of the week wondering where all your time went.


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