Surviving The Last Few Weeks Of Fall Semester

The last few weeks of the semester are dwindling down. Here are a few activities you can check out to destress from getting ready for your end-of-semester assignments and preparing for final exams.

1. PAWSitively Stress Free

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We all know that dogs make everything better! Join Health Promotion and Wellness and Milner Library and get PAWSitively Stress Free! Take a study or work break to pet certified therapy dogs and enjoy other stress-free activities. Check out when the pups will be at Milner here.

2. Free Massage Chairs

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While you're petting the cute fur babies, make sure to destress yourself by making your way to the FREE massage chairs at Milner Library only on Monday, December 10, and Tuesday, December 1, from 2–4 p.m. each day.

3. Chillax with UPB

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Come relax and destress before finals with a treat yo' self frenzy at UPB's Chillax! There will be an oxygen bar, DIY sugar scrubs and lip balms, massages, nail technicians, facials, hair stylists and barbers, food, and more! The event will be on the first floor of the Bone Student Center from 9 p.m. until midnight on December 7.

4. A night at the movies

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Students will have the opportunity to choose from a list of movies to see FOR FREE on Thursday, November 29! There will be snacks and drinks provided, and all the movie options will be brand NEW! So bring your friends, kick back, and enjoy the show brought to you by UPB's Arts & Entertainment Committee! (There is a 232-person maximum split into two theaters, showing two different movies.) Free transportation will be provided at 8 p.m., departing from Watterson and Tri Towers. For event details, visit UPB's Facebook page.

5. Life Enhancement Program with Health Promotion and Wellness

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Lifestyle Enhancement classes concentrate on functional health and relaxation. Classes such as yoga help ease your mind and clear it up for finals. Celebrate yourself with so much to choose from by finding a class that fits your schedule and interest.

6. Workout classes at the Rec

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Destress yourself by dedicating 30–45 minutes of your day to a group fitness class! These classes are a great way to relieve tension and get your mind off your "to do" list. You can find the group fitness class schedule on the Campus Recreation website.

7. Events and activities with the College of Fine Arts

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Before it begins to look a lot like finals exam week, take your mind on a creative getaway with symphonies, dance, or other musical performances with the College of Fine Arts. There are plenty of events and activities to choose from—take a look at dates and times on the College of Fine Arts website.

8. Julia N. Visor Academic Center

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Take weight off your shoulders by signing up for tutoring and workshops for academic help with the Visor Center at University College! Spots fill up fast!

9. Success Week Violation

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The last thing we want is to study for a test worth more than 10 percent of your overall grade right before finals. Student Government Association wants to ensure that students have time to adequately prepare for finals. Fill out the success week violation form to report the conflict with a dean.