If you're ever feeling down or just bored of your surroundings in college, take the bus somewhere else. It's crazy how much changing your environment helps. I spent some of my study day studying, but I needed a change of scenery first.

Today I went a little out of the city to my favorite part of Philly: The quieter parts that aren't really even considered Philly by some. Particularly, I went to Bala Cynwyd and loved it.

I was able to go to a cafe and study without being surrounded by other people. I got to explore a medical school I may attend someday. Most importantly, I took a break from studying and got outside.

Sometimes that's what you need to reset your brain. It's worth the $5.00 to take the bus out of your comfort zone. It's kind of nice to just hop on and not know where you're going.

Moving to the city has really challenged my view of the world. I no longer feel threatened by a lack of familiarity. The more you explore what isn't familiar to you, the more you learn, and I believe it helps productivity too.

Sure, I could have spent the entire day studying in the library with no breaks, but I doubt I would have gotten much done. Who can focus without some sunlight and fresh air? I needed to reset, and going out did just that. It's good for your body to walk around, and it's good for your mind to explore. It's also good for your taste buds to try new food!