Congratulations! You’ve finally completed your midterms and/or midterm papers! Your teachers have given you your grades! You are finally freeeeeeeeeeee! At least until the next wave of tests come around…

Now if you’re anything like me, you like to destress for a little bit before getting back to the school grind. So, I have some ideas on what you can do to chill out and ave some fun now that you’re done with midterms!

1. Watch a new TV show or an old movie on Netflix.

The number one staple for anyone who has either too much or too little to do is to binge watch something on Netflix. On October 1st, Netflix added a ton of new and old shows and movies for your viewing pleasure! If you really like superheroes, they just debuted Season 1 of Luke Cage, the third addition to Netflix’s Defenders series. On the other hand, if rom-coms are more your style, Netflix now has A Cinderella Story online! If for some reason you haven’t watched this movie yet, I highly recommend it because 1) Hillary Duff and 2) Chad Michael Murray as Prince Charming! Watch it.

2. Go out to SF (or the closest big city to you).

If you want to make a day out of your relaxation, grab your friends and BART to the closest big city near you! Go out to San Francisco and explore. Find the tiny bookstores, sit in a cable car for fun, and head to MOMA or the De Young Museum to look at the art (and maybe make fun of some of it…). Run around Ghirardelli Square and buy a bag of chocolate and amazing ice cream. Maybe go to Fisherman’s Wharf and grab tasty fish and chips! Rent a car and go down Lombard Street. Or walk down and laugh at the cars trying to make their way down :)

3. Explore your college town.

You’ve only been in college for a month (ITS ALREADY BEEN A MONTH), so it's highly doubtful that you’ve really gotten to know the city that you’ve been living in. Arm yourself with a portable charger, a water bottle, and Google Maps, and get set to explore! Figure out your favorite food places, whether they are Thai, Italian, or Chinese. Of course, taste testing is mandatory! Find the places to take the best pictures. Look through the vintage clothing stores for the perfect shirt, or maybe even for your Halloween costume.

I hope you all are able to make the most of the time you have before getting back to studying for the next wave of midterms! As for me, I think I’m going to do all of the above…