With the advent of March and the return of warm weather, it's time to spend more time outdoors and appreciate our beautiful campus and city. This spring weather makes everyone happier, so grab some friends and enjoy the sunshine with some things to do:
1. Take a walk.
Whether it's with friends, while talking to family on the phone, or while listening to music, walking outside in the sunshine can eliminate stress. The outdoors are beautiful, especially in this weather, and there are many places on and off campus to explore.
2. Go to the park.
Piedmont Park is just a short walk away, and it is absolutely stunning. It reminds me a lot of Central Park purely from its magnitude. There are always events going on and things to do (rollerblading, anyone?).
3. Play Frisbee with friends.
Personally, I love tossing a Frisbee around with friends on a gorgeous day because it is a carefree and mindless activity that still allows you to talk with your friends and get fresh air.
4. Eno.
Grab your Eno, or steal a friend's, and find a good tree. Study or take a nap, and you won't regret it.
5. Give out high-fives.
High-five Fridays are my favorite. If you walk past Skiles on Fridays, students will be there giving high-fives to any passerby because it's the end of the week, and that's something to be thankful for. Join the group or start your own and spread some happiness with high-fives.
6. Draw on the sidewalks.
Go to the store and invest in some sidewalk chalk, because there are sidewalks everywhere that could use a little sprucing up.
7. Explore the city.
There are so many restaurants, stores, concerts, and other events happening in Atlanta all the time. Take advantage of these opportunities and spend a day in the city exploring.
8. Study.
Even if you're overwhelmed by your homework, changing your environment to the outdoors can be the perfect solution to getting work done. There are plenty of places on campus that offer outdoor seating and tables, and who doesn't love natural sunlight?
9. Host a picnic.
Take some food from the dining hall or pack sandwiches and eat outside. Eating on a blanket in the grass somehow makes meals taste better.
10. Take pictures.
What's a better way to appreciate the outdoors than to document its beauty for you to look at again later? Whenever I see a notable tree or whenever the sky looks exceptionally gorgeous, I snap some pictures. If you want to experience the outdoors, explore campus and bring your camera.
With all the things you can do, there's no reason to stay indoors rather than appreciate the sunshine! Go outside, and enjoy the spring weather.
