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Activities I like to Do as a Stressed-Out College Student

Alexis Duffy
The opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s own and do not reflect the views of Her Campus.
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Tampa chapter.

During your years at college, you will find yourself overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed. Many people don’t realize, but you will need a bunch of mental breaks. If you are stuck on what to do, keep reading. 

  1. Draw 

If you find yourself intrigued, art is a good stress reliever activity. Creating something with time and patience gives off an accomplishing feeling. So, I take a pencil or pen and doodle whenever I need a study break. Location doesn’t matter; pull out a journal, throw on some music, and enjoy your day.   

  1. Walk 

If I need a breather, I tend to venture on walks. Anywhere with different scenery than the one you are surrounded by will help you feel refreshed. So take a walk around a campus, park, trail, or neighborhood. Throw on some tunes and breathe in the fresh air.  

  1. Journal 

Journaling your thoughts can help you calm down. Tell a story, explain an event, write a letter; you can journal about whatever you want. Journaling may seem to not be for you, but you can get lost in your thoughts. It is also a great time capsule. So go back, read about your past life, and reflect. 

  1. Organize 

One of the best ways to get your stress out is to organize. You can rearrange or clean your workspace, bedroom, anywhere to feel organized. It’s a better environment to live in if it is clean. Organizing living spaces can make you feel accomplished as well as relaxed. 

  1. Read 

Reading is a fantastic way to get lost in a whole different world. Getting involved with a story helps you escape from reality and the stress of college life. Yes, you may be tired of reading from college classes, but you can find yourself entertained if you choose a book that interests you.

6.   Cook 

Experimenting in the kitchen can spark some creativity, but don’t blow yourself up. College life can get challenging in the meals department when you don’t have the guardians to cook something up. Instead, try YouTube, TikTok, or websites to find a recipe you’d want to make. Then, give it a try; you may surprise yourself! 

There are multiple more activities that a student can do. College is supposed to be one of the best periods of your life, so make the best of it! 

Alexis Duffy is the President and Senior Editor at the Her Campus at Tampa chapter. She writes and edits articles as well as managing the chapter at Tampa. Her articles cover entertainment and lifestyle topics focusing on films and traveling. Outside of Her Campus, Alexis is a senior at the University of Tampa, double majoring in Communication, Media & Culture, and Advertising & Public Relations. She is currently an part time employee at the Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network, where she works on media projects and shadows in the tv studios helping with production. Alexis enjoys art, adventures, film, and traveling during her downtime. She often finds herself going down a rabbit hole when watching videos about the production of a movie, interviews, and fun facts about cinema. Alexis always seems to have her phases, whether it’s a Harry Potter marathon or watching The Dark Knight Trilogy.