Finals week is officially over! A big round of applause to all students out there. As we start preparing for the holiday break (although I’ve mentally been there for a while), here are a few things to do in the meantime.

Breathe it all in

You’ve survived 14 weeks of classes and 1 week of finals, you deserve, and maybe owe it to your exhausted body, a long breather.

Get drunk

As mentioned before, you survived fall semester. Now you have a legitimate excuse to go out and drink. Be responsible, though!

Binge watch Netflix

There’s no legitimate reason not to. I’ll even admit I binge watched "Shameless" when I was supposed to be studying. It happens. I won’t judge.

Stay active

For some people, this is a good way to destress yourself. I’ve never understood how the act of sweating profusely whilst working out helps, but you do you. I’m rooting for you either way.

Treat yourself

If you’re like me, you probably ate the typical college cuisine of ramen. Now it’s time to treat yourself to something delicious. Maybe stick with something healthy, but at the end of a stressful semester, who cares what other people think?

Sleep

This is for all you coffee lovers and those of you who pulled all-nighters for exams. Do your body a favor and catch up on some sleep. You’ll thank yourself tomorrow.

Send thank you emails

This may be the last thing on your mind, but take some time out of your day and send a thank you email to your professors and TAs who’ve impacted your semester (hopefully in a positive way). They’re often underrated and I’m sure they would love to receive thank yous from students.

Sell your textbooks

This might be something most people do at the beginning of next semester, but why delay? Honestly, I want those books returned or sold at the earliest time possible so I don’t have to think or look at them ever again.

Don’t do anything

This may sound boring, but just laying down and forgetting your responsibilities can make a real difference. Create a happy place for yourself and relax, even if it’s just for 5 minutes.

Find a furry friend

My favorite spot to go is the town’s Pet Land. They don’t judge me for coming in just to pet a dog. Of course, a friend’s dog or your own will work just fine too.