Thanksgiving has now past, you wasted your paycheck Black Friday shopping, and final are coming up. It's times like these that getting into the "holiday spirit" is harder than trying to get an A on your biology exam. So here are a few things to get you into the holiday spirit!

1. Ugly Sweater Party

Nothing is better than throwing on an ugly sweater and hanging out with all of your friends.

2. Bake Cookies all night

Who doesn't love all the types of cookies that can be made during the holiday season?

3. Holiday Movies on Netflix

Netflix always has a decent selection of Christmas movies. So grab your BFF, fuzzy blanket, cup of hot chocolate, and lay around all day watching your favorite holiday classics.

4. Decorate your dorm room with lights, wreaths, and holly galore.

Waking up and going to bed with twinkling lights around you is an amazing feelings. Trust me.

5. Make a playlist.

Grab your textbooks and jam out to "Last Christmas" while studying for finals.

6. Go ice skating.

If you live somewhere cold enough, like Milwaukee, they usually have outdoor ice skating rinks. Take your crush from Chemistry or you best friend. Either way, you'll have a blast.

7. Hot chocolate for days.

Hot chocolate is the best way to warm up and watch the snow fall around you.

9. Go see A Christmas Carol or The Nutcracker at a local theatre.

You get to dress up, see an amazing performance, and get in the holiday spirit!

10. Drive or walk around all the light decorations in the city.

Cities go crazy with lights. Check them out.

13. Enjoy the snow (if there's snow on campus).

Snow is by far the best part of Winter. Might as well go out and enjoy it.