As the holidays are nearing, the fall semester of college is winding down. While the change in weather brings warm blankets by the fire and peppermint flavored everything, it also brings heaps of stress for college students. The children may be nestled all snug in their beds, but college students are restlessly studying with coffee in their hands. It seems the looming finals have brought endless hours in the library, hushed study groups and the anxiety of passing tests. Studying for finals has certainly left me exhausted. On Friday, when my last final was over, it was a tremendous sigh of relief. I had survived my first semester of finals. Here is a list of the creative ways celebrate, which my friends and I might have all done.

1. Eat a meal with your friend group all together.

Most likely it has been some time since all of your friends were together to laugh over some food with the stress finals has brought. Now is a great time to squeeze in one last memorable meal with your pals before winter break.

2. Take a break if you have time and watch a movie with some friends.

It can be a Christmas movie or a Disney movie or a scary movie but take a break. Sitting in your friend’s dorm with a movie and festive lighting will alleviate some of the stress. You will be very silly as well given the impending doom of your test the next day

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3. Take a walk around your campus or around your neighborhood.

Seriously, you will look at your surrounding differently after all the worry is gone. You will feel the wind and the sun in your face and feel refreshed.

4. Go Christmas shopping.

This is your chance to catch up on the mall visits.

5. Reflect on the funny moments in a certain class.

There was a certain class this semester that you and your friends have had some good quotes from or projects that were hard to get through. Remember the good times you shared plugging away in that class.

6. Jam out to some holiday tunes.

It may seem ordinary, but listening to music promotes positive feelings.

7. Binge watch shows on Netflix

Most likely several shows are waiting for you which you had the self-control to not watch while you were studying for finals. It’s time to get to it and watch them all now (aka Doctor Who).

8. Spend time with you family back home.

Believe it or not, but they have missed you.