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7 Things Eastern Students Would Rather Do Than Study For Finals

Here are some ideas for your inner procrastinator.

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7 Things Eastern Students Would Rather Do Than Study For Finals
Aidan Guynez/Eastern University

I don’t know about you, but final exam week is torture. There are no more classes, so you have nothing but time. Except, you have to use that time to study for hours until your exam. Eastern University’s campus is located in such a great spot (near Wayne, Radnor, Philly, Valley Forge, etc.) that you would rather be adventuring then studying. Here are some ideas for your inner procrastinator:

1. Shop at King of Prussia Mall.

Walking the many levels of the mall while sipping on a Starbucks Frap sounds way better than being surrounded by books. You can window shop or actually shop, but check the bank account first.

2. See history at Valley Forge.

If you really want to study history, drive on over to Valley Forge to see the sights of the historic place for yourself. You can see cannons, the War Memorial, and some of the houses from that period.

3. Take in the spectacular view of nature at Longwood Gardens.

This is one of the most beautiful places Pennsylvania has to offer (in my humble opinion). With your student I.D., you can get a discount, and get lost for hours roaming among the flowers, greenhouses and fields.

4. Grab a midnight bite at Minella’s Diner.

Food is highly important to the studying process. Why not visit the 24-hour diner 10 minutes from campus? You can get some apps to share with your friends and even a drink (drink responsibly kids).

5. Eat Insomnia Cookies (or Campus Corner) and watch Netflix.

If you don’t feel liking going out for food and want something sweet, try Insomnia Cookies (they deliver until 3 a.m.) If you want something more savory, Campus Corner is your best option. Order some food and binge watch your favorite show; your books will still be there later.

6. Spend some time at the Gryphon Café pretending to be a hipster.

Within walking distance of campus, this is the best place to go for coffee and to take a study break. However, if you really need to study, the upstairs rooms are nice to use (just talk to management first).

7. Hop on a train at the Radnor station (because security doesn’t take us to Wayne).

There are multiple places you could visit (Paoli, Villanova, etc.) but I recommend heading to Philadelphia. You can walk around and clear your head near the famous Love Park, get something full of chocolate at Max Brenner’s, or you can get a proper education about our country's start at Independence Hall.

Finals week won’t last forever, and you are nearly at the finish line! Soon you will be home and can take a well-deserved rest. Until then, keep up the good work, but it is okay to take a little study break!

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