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30 things you could do instead of studying

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Sadie Lichty Student Contributor, University of Windsor
Bryanna Millben Student Contributor, University of Windsor
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UWindsor chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

All students are familiar with the art of procrastination. When you need to study or get a paper done all you can think about is doing anything but. Here are 30 things that people do instead of studying *Disclaimer: I am not encouraging you to not study or do any of these things in this article instead of studying.

1. Netflix- because what would you rather do, catch up on your favourite show or study for your biology exam the next morning?

2. Sleep- Sleep’s important too, you know.

3. Eat- Well you do need to eat to live, and yes going out for sushi is a very important part of life.

4. Go on Facebook- How important are grades if you don’t even know what’s going on in the world?

5. Go for a walk- How can you let a perfect day go to waste?

6. Bake cupcakes- Baking is a great way to de-stress. 

7. Cuddle with a pet- An even better de-stressing method.

8. Download music- How can you study without new music?

9. Take a nice long bath, bath bombs are a must- you have to stay clean right?

10. Make some coffee- How can you stay up studying without your coffee?

11. Clean your room- you can’t study in a messy room.

12. Do your hair and makeup- Gotta look flawless.

13. Update Twitter- because your followers need to know how you’re procrastinating studying.

14. Update Instagram- because you look too flawless not to.

15. Make Kraft Dinner- You might be hungry again.

16. Think about how much you should be studying- Because you should be, go study now!

17. Go buy some fish- they can keep you company.

18. Look for jobs- You need a backup plan if you can’t graduate because you fail this exam

19. Take your dog for a walk- they need exercise.

20. Take your cat for a walk- they might feel left out if you took the dog.

21. Take your fish for a walk- because why not?

22. Work out- Staying in shape is super important. 

23. Text your friends- They need to know how much you hate studying, and then talk about your lives for at least 2 hours.

24. Watch a three hour documentary of your choice- That stuff is important and life changing.

25. Cry.

26. Bake a cake, a pie, some cookies, anything would work really- You deserve it for procrastinating so long.

27. Study some maps- You need a vacation

28. Look up flight and train prices- You have to get to where you decided to go.

29. Pack a bag- You’re so done with school.

30. Leave- you can’t handle the stress of studying any longer. 

Hi everyone, my name is Sadie and I am a third year student studying Sociology. My hobbies include reading, writing, horseback riding, and eating sushi with friends.
Bryanna Millben

Laurier Brantford '20

Hi! I'm a fourth-year at Wilfrid Laurier University working towards a BA in English with a minor in History, and the Campus Correspondent/President for HC Laurier Brantford. I have a super sweet golden retriever named Marley, and aspire to work in Public Relations.