With classes in full swing and the weather beginning to feel a lot like spring, here are some great ways to de-stress while at Smith!
1. Watch an SEC Movie in Weinstein
If you don’t want to hike out to Hampshire Mall, Weinstein is a great place to watch a movie with other people during the weekend.
2. Hangout in the Capen Gardens
The tulips will be blooming soon!
3. Go to Forbes Library
The Children’s section is a wonderful hideaway—they even have some fish! There are also some great places to study there.
4. Sit in on that cool lunch bag talk
Maybe you’ll learn something new? If not, you’ll get a lunch out of it!
5. Wander around the botanical gardens
Whether you’re there to see the bulb show, the orchid show, or just to see some plants that look alive, the botanical gardens is a great place to rejuvenate.
6. Play Frisbee on Chapin Lawn
7. Go to Smith-to-do
Sometimes Galaxy slime is a great way to get out your feelings on a Saturday night.
8. Walk by the Mill River
9. Hang out downtown with friends
Local Burger, Herrell’s, The Raven, ACME, Faces—There are plenty of places downtown where it’s nice to just chill
10. Watch a sporting event
You may not understand the game, but you can cheer for your friendly athletes!
11. Go to an event in your house
Laughing off the stress of school with your housemates is truly wonderful!
12. Drive to MacLeish Field Station!
You can take a hike or do homework and be refreshed by beautiful scenery!
13. Take the PVTA somewhere new
Sometimes you just need to get out of the Smith Bubble
14. Go for a bike ride
15. Go to the gym
A great stress reliever!
16. Climb the rock wall
An activity that's full of excitement and fun!
17. Take a hike!
Mt Tom is so close, and the views are great from a mountaintop!
18. Kayak out on Paradise Pond
Maybe explore that island in the middle
19. Attend one of the A capella shows
The Reens, the Poofs … You’ve got multiple great groups to choose from!
20. Go to a museum
Look at some art in the Smith College Museum of Art or the Eric Carle Museum (Hampshire College).
21. Play the piano in your house's living room
Just make sure you aren’t disturbing anyone
22. Take a road trip to the Book Mill
Because one can never have enough books
23. Eat lunch outside
Get something from grab and go or get a plate from a dining hall and find a spot of grass to soak in the sun—just remember to bring your dishes back!
24. Play some board games with friends in the CC
Maybe get a mudslide while you’re at it.
25. Treat yourself to some delicious Hungry Ghost snacks
The bread smells so delicious … just this once?
26. See a performance in Mendenhall or Sage
Then sit in awe at how amazing the people who worked on/performed in the show are.
27. Pull a Smithie and drink some tea!
Calming chamomile, energetic earl grey … you'll be able to take some from the dining hall
28. Enjoy the views of Paradise Pond while reading a book
A peaceful way to relax.
29. Netflix and Nap ... in your own bed
Honestly, you probably need sleep the most!
