Classes are ending soon, but we're all going a bit stir crazy in these last couple weeks. Some of us are pounding back coffee and hiding out in the library for half of the day, but even in these last weeks of chaos we need a little break from studying. If you're stuck in a small town, here's a few ideas on what to do to get off campus, even for just a little while.

1. Go to the park

You’re never really too old to go to the park. Swings are always fun, and if you bring friends you can have a picnic or barbecue. Maybe the park even has a beach, or you can get a cheap swimming pool to bring (the pool could even be used on campus for warm days).

2. Visit the local library

Unlike your school library, there is probably some interesting/fun books you would actually enjoy reading.

3. Find a poetry studio that lets you paint pottery

You can paint your own mugs, plates, bowls, whatever they got.

4. Go downtown

Just cause you may be in a small town, doesn’t mean there aren’t some interesting shops nearby. You might even fall in love with something from a thrift shop, and hey what college student doesn’t love cheap things?

5. Go for a walk

You never know what you can find just off campus if you actually go look. Just off our campus is a building called the Arts Castle that offers art classes. Also it actually looks like a castle. Or maybe you’ll even find a chill new bar or something.

6. Go bowling

It’s probably been years since you did this last anyways, and the alley will probably be playing the same music they were back when you were in middle school.

7. Go see bands perform at local bars/coffee shops

Even if they’re really obscure, they could be your new favorite. This can be a fun time and I great way to hear some new music.

8. Volunteer

Help out the local community. Volunteer for programs that help the local homeless community, the children or even the animal community.

9. Check out the local art scene

Visit an art gallery opening and see art created by the locals.

10. Get a cheap blow up mattress or a water tube and chill in a lake

This one is pretty self explanatory and with a group of people (or alone) can be an awesome time.