George Albu
A photograph of a sunset on Peabody Lawn, as captured on Nov. 20, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/George Albu)
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!