The most stressful time of the year has arrived; however, don’t let the stress of these last few weeks keep you from staying involved in upcoming and enjoying the warm, spring weather.
With finals quickly approaching, it becomes quite easy to fall activities apart emotionally (and physically). It has been proven that study-breaks are a good way of letting your brain rest and allow for better focus. Therefore, Lake Forest College suggests giving your brain well-needed breaks by attending the numerous events and activities occurring on campus during these last few weeks of the semester.
Spring weekend events began on Friday, April 17 with Lake Forest College’s ninth annual Relay for Life. “Cancer doesn’t sleep, and neither do we,” was the rallying cry. Relay for Life gathered students, staff, and faculty for an overnight fight against cancer from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
On Saturday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m., the International Student Organization hosted Holi, an ancient Indian religious festival. As a tradition, ISO brings the idea of “togetherness and the color of everyday life” to Lake Forest College. With washable natural colors, students enjoyed an afternoon of fun and amusement with friends in this celebration on the campus’ middle quad.
The College welcomed back Jen Kober for a night full of comedy on April 18 at 10:30 p.m. Kober performed her own mixture of stand-up, storytelling, and rock-and-roll comedy. She has made special guest appearances on the TV series The Middle, Anger Management, and The Mindy Project. This was her second year performing at Lake Forest College. Many students took a break from countless hours of studying to attend her hour of hilarity on Saturday night.
To end the semester, SPARK will be hosting Spring Thing all day on Saturday, April 25. Celebrate the end of the semester with friends and peers.
Although there will be countless opportunities to give your brain the well-deserved breaks it needs, good study habits will also provide you with the focus and motivation to complete the semester with a bang.
Take time to form a study group with your classmates, eat healthier meals, and give your body the sleep it needs, even when an “all-nighter” seems to be the only option. Of course, finals always come paired with a good cup of coffee…or maybe a few.
Finals are quickly approaching and students should make sure to take a break from studying and attend the end-of-the-semester events.
We’re almost there!
