As finals week rolls around, it can get extremely stressful. Balancing studying and your mental health is not always the easiest. If you’re unsure how to cope or just need a break there are several events around campus to help! Check out this weekly calendar to find out how to destress!
Tuesday, Dec. 5
What: Do(Nut) Stress about finals
When: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2-4 p.m. CST
Where: Rand Wall (Sarratt Promenade if raining)
Who: University Counseling Center
Why: Finals week can be extremely stressful. Take a break and grab some donuts and hot chocolate!
Wednesday, Dec. 6
What: Knead a Break
When: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 3-5 p.m. CST
Where: Center of Student Wellbeing
Who: University Counseling Center and Center for Student Wellbeing
Why: Chair massages will be provided to help take off any extra stress!
What: Gingerbread House Decorating Competition
When: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5-7 p.m. CST
Where: Rec Center Teaching Kitchen
Who: Rec Center
Why: Come get in the holiday spirit while taking a break from studying!
Thursday, Dec. 7
What: Doggone it, finals are coming
When: Thursday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CST
Where: Central Library
Who: University Counseling Center
Why: Take a break from studying to pet therapy pets with University Counseling Center staff!
What: Mega Destress Event
When: Thursday, Dec. 7, 7-10 p.m. CST
Where: Student Life Center
Who: Vanderbilt Programming Board and Housing and Residential Experience
Why: You’ll be able to enjoy food from Cane’s, Velvet Taco and Bag Lady’s fries, plus coffee and boba. There will also be plate smashing, therapy dogs, candy bars, raffles and more!
What: Midnight Breakfast
When: Thursday, Dec. 7, 11 p.m.-1 a.m. CST
Where: Rand Dining Hall
Who: VSG, Vanderbilt Culinary Club and Vanderbilt Campus Dining
Why: Come eat delicious breakfast with your friends in your pajamas at this Vanderbilt tradition!
Friday, Dec. 8
What: Don’t Be Tardy for the Darty
When: Friday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CST
Where: Rand Wall (Sarratt Promenade if raining)
Who: University Counseling Center
Why: It’s the University Counseling Center’s first annual darty! Music, good vibes and games will be provided!
What: Clay Creations
When: Friday, Dec. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. CST
Where: Rec Center Teaching Kitchen
Who: Rec Center
Why: Get crafty this holiday season while making clay creations with your friends!
Sunday, Dec. 10
What: The Rec Center is open 24/7
When: Dec. 10 – Dec. 14
Who: Rec Center
Why: Head to the rec to take a break from studying, workout or hangout with friends!
