You have some time to kill in between classes, so what to do? Here is a list of some things you can do to pass the time!
1. Eat
Out of everything I'm listing, this one is probably the most crucial. I know for myself at least that when I'm in class and I'm hungry, all I think about is what I'm going to get to eat afterward. Basically, NEVER go to class when you're starving. It's so hard to pay attention. If you have a break in the afternoon, that is the perfect time to eat lunch and refuel for your next class!
2. Sleep
Besides eating, one of my favorite in between class activities is napping. Even if you only have a 50-minute break, that is still enough time to get in a quick cat nap to refresh you for your upcoming class. You'll especially need it if you were up late working on an assignment that was due early the next day, and that nap will be so rewarding once you come back after turning in that assignment.
3. Study/Do Homework
Unfortunately, you can't sleep all the time between your classes. There may be a huge exam that day that you could use that extra hour to study for, and that can make all the difference. The material is fresh in your mind and you will be ready to conquer that exam. Also, you might have an assignment you know you can get done in that time, so why not get it over with? Then, you won't have to worry about it the rest of the week or even the weekend.
4. Hang out with friends
There's nothing like finding a friend after a hard class and ranting to them about how much you hate the professor or how hard the exam you just took was. It's also nice to just talk about how your day is going so far with someone you know who actually cares. I believe talking and hanging out with your friends makes the day a whole lot better, so do this as much as you can between classes.
5. Go to the gym
I recommend this one if you have a break longer than an hour, just so you have enough time to come back, change, and shower. Working out in between classes is the perfect stress reliever when your workload and studying just becomes too much. You can run out all that stress and then be refreshed for your next class!
6. Shower
This can go hand in hand with going to the gym, but also if you want to hit the snooze button a few extra times in the morning before your first class. Trust me, a lot of people look like they just rolled out of bed in their morning classes, so it's really no biggie if you do the same. Then on your break, you can freshen up and look great for your upcoming classes.
7. Call Your Mom
Sometimes after a stressful exam or sitting through a class of things you just don't understand, hearing your mom's voice telling you everything is going to be okay can be the perfect remedy. Your mom will always listen to what you have to say, even if she doesn't understand what you're talking about. After talking to her, you'll have a clear head for your next class.
8. Go to the Library
Chances are, there's always something you need to print or study before your next class, so going to the library in between classes is a must. I like having chapter notes prepared for all my classes so then I can take extra notes on them, so I'm always at the library printing notes before a class. When you have an exam that day and you don't have time to get back to your room, studying in the library is the perfect solution. It is nice and quiet, so you can stay focused.
9. Clean your room
I know for a fact there is always something that can be cleaned in your dorm. Whether it's clothes on the floor from picking out an outfit or if you haven't put your laundry away yet, these are the kinds of things that can be done in between classes. I know sometimes you just want to be lazy before your next class, but getting something cleaned before class means you won't have to do it after, giving you more time to nap or do homework.
10. Pack for when you go home!
It's Thursday night and you have a huge exam on Friday, so you don't have time to pack for the weekend if you are going home. On Friday in between classes is the perfect time to pack for home, so you can leave right after your last class for the day! It won't take long at all if it's just for the weekend since you don't need that much, but if you're in a rush to get to class, I would check to see that you have everything before leaving campus for the weekend after your last class.
