20 Things To Do Between Your College Classes
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20 Things To Do Between Your College Classes

Happy Syllabus Week!

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20 Things To Do Between Your College Classes
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Not every college kid's schedule is going to be absolutely perfect (unless you're extremely lucky, go you). But the majority of us often find ourselves with an awkward amount of time between classes during the week, so here's twenty things to do between your college classes when you find yourself feeling bored.

1. Go get food

Yeah, obesity in America is still at an all-time high, but you'll be hitting the gym later anyway, right? And you might as well take advantage of your fast metabolism while you still can.

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2. Hit the gym

You told yourself earlier you'd be hitting the gym. Time to live up to that promise. You're not giving up your New Years Resolution already are you? Exercising and being active is a great way to spend your time.

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3. Netflix

Another great way to spend your time is obviously to Netflix. Everyone loves Netflix. You might have time for 1 or 2 episodes as you wait for your next class to start.

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4. Go to the library and study

Come on. Be the responsible adult you know you are. Studying is extremely productive and always a good idea.

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5. Head to your dorm/apartment and veg

This isn't so productive but it's a great time killer. Who doesn't like sitting around doing nothing?

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6. Take a walk

If you are #blessed and go to school in Florida, it's sunny year round. Stroll around in the sunshine working on that tan (or sunburn in some cases). But even if it's not sunny or warm out, still take a walk anyway.

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7. Hang out with friends

Find out what your friends are up to and go on a mini, in-between-classes adventure with them.

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8. Go to the pool/beach

Maybe not super realistic due to time constraints, but you never know. There are some die-hard beachbums out there.

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9. Cook/bake

Bake a sheet of cookies are start prepping your dinner once the class you're waiting for is over. Cooking and baking is super relaxing and a great way to clear your overloaded mind from your previous class.

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10. See your professors

Again, this is extremely productive. Visit your professors during their office hours between classes. As you get to know them, this will undoubtedly help you ace your tests as well as perhaps bump your grade up a point or two at the end of the semester when you're borderlining an A.

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11. Apply for scholarships

Free money = happy, less-in-debt college student. Go for it. With so many scholarships out there, you're bound to get at least one.

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12. Apply for internships or summer jobs

Might as well kill some time between classes by searching for internships or jobs that will beef up your resume, earn some keep, and offer networking opportunities.

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13. Make plans for the weekend or for an upcoming break

I always enjoy making plans and having something to look forward to. It makes the week(s) go by a little quicker.

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14. Attend a lecture

There are always events happening around my school, so attend lectures or other events when you're looking for something to do in between class. You may learn something new, form professional contacts, or experience something life-changing.

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15. Make a new friend

Many people, once they find "their group", may be reluctant and hesitant to make new friends, but that shouldn't be everyone's mindset. Go out today and try to make a new friend on campus, in your local Starbucks, or in the library as you wait for your next class to start.

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16. Listen to music

Escape your busy, hectic day for a few moments as you kill time.

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17. Lounge outside

Regardless of if the thermometer is barely reaching 30 degrees or resting comfortably at 70 degrees, find a nice spot outside and lounge about.

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18. Read

While you lounge, get out that paperback or kindle and escape into a different world entirely for a few hours.

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19. Check your e-mail

Stay up to date and on top of things in your life by checking and responding to e-mails between classes. That way, you won't have forty or a hundred waiting for you when you get home.

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20. Take Buzzfeed quizzes

Duh. This one's simple. Sure, it's completely irrelevant and the opposite of productive, but it sure is fun and a great time killer. Besides, who doesn't want to know what type of pizza they are or which Star Wars character they are based on their zodiac sign?

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All of us at FAU headed back to classes this week, and I hope everyone is having a great semester so far. Happy Syllabus Week!

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