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With classes in full swing and the weather beginning to feel a lot like spring, here are some great ways to de-stress while at Smith!

1. Watch an SEC Movie in Weinstein

If you don’t want to hike out to Hampshire Mall, Weinstein is a great place to watch a movie with other people during the weekend.

2. Hangout in the Capen Gardens

The tulips will be blooming soon!

3. Go to Forbes Library

The Children’s section is a wonderful hideaway—they even have some fish! There are also some great places to study there.

4. Sit in on that cool lunch bag talk

Maybe you’ll learn something new? If not, you’ll get a lunch out of it!

5. Wander around the botanical gardens

Whether you’re there to see the bulb show, the orchid show, or just to see some plants that look alive, the botanical gardens is a great place to rejuvenate.

6. Play Frisbee on Chapin Lawn

PDNWOGIYAGA … You can ignore these signs if you’re at Chapin Lawn to have fun.

7. Go to Smith-to-do

Sometimes Galaxy slime is a great way to get out your feelings on a Saturday night.

8. Walk by the Mill River

You might find some flowers growing there … Or you might stumble upon a secret hideout, like the Labyrinth!

9. Hang out downtown with friends

Local Burger, Herrell’s, The Raven, ACME, Faces—There are plenty of places downtown where it’s nice to just chill

10. Watch a sporting event

You may not understand the game, but you can cheer for your friendly athletes!

11. Go to an event in your house

Laughing off the stress of school with your housemates is truly wonderful!

12. Drive to MacLeish Field Station!

You can take a hike or do homework and be refreshed by beautiful scenery!

13. Take the PVTA somewhere new

Sometimes you just need to get out of the Smith Bubble

14. Go for a bike ride

The bike trail has some beautiful sights

15. Go to the gym

A great stress reliever!

16. Climb the rock wall

An activity that's full of excitement and fun!

17. Take a hike!

Mt Tom is so close, and the views are great from a mountaintop!

18. Kayak out on Paradise Pond

Maybe explore that island in the middle

19. Attend one of the A capella shows

The Reens, the Poofs … You’ve got multiple great groups to choose from!

20. Go to a museum

Look at some art in the Smith College Museum of Art or the Eric Carle Museum (Hampshire College).

21. Play the piano in your house's living room

Just make sure you aren’t disturbing anyone

22. Take a road trip to the Book Mill

Because one can never have enough books

23. Eat lunch outside

Get something from grab and go or get a plate from a dining hall and find a spot of grass to soak in the sun—just remember to bring your dishes back!

24. Play some board games with friends in the CC

Maybe get a mudslide while you’re at it.

25. Treat yourself to some delicious Hungry Ghost snacks

The bread smells so delicious … just this once?

26. See a performance in Mendenhall or Sage

Then sit in awe at how amazing the people who worked on/performed in the show are.

27. Pull a Smithie and drink some tea!

Calming chamomile, energetic earl grey … you'll be able to take some from the dining hall

28. Enjoy the views of Paradise Pond while reading a book

A peaceful way to relax.

29. Netflix and Nap ... in your own bed

Honestly, you probably need sleep the most!

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How to De-Stress At Smith College

Take a breath ... and have some fun!

1. Watch an SEC Movie in Weinstein

2. Hangout in the Capen Gardens

3. Go to Forbes Library

4. Sit in on that cool lunch bag talk

5. Wander around the botanical gardens

6. Play Frisbee on Chapin Lawn

7. Go to Smith-to-do

8. Walk by the Mill River

9. Hang out downtown with friends

10. Watch a sporting event

11. Go to an event in your house

12. Drive to MacLeish Field Station!

13. Take the PVTA somewhere new

14. Go for a bike ride

15. Go to the gym

16. Climb the rock wall

17. Take a hike!

18. Kayak out on Paradise Pond

19. Attend one of the A capella shows

20. Go to a museum

21. Play the piano in your house's living room

22. Take a road trip to the Book Mill

23. Eat lunch outside

24. Play some board games with friends in the CC

25. Treat yourself to some delicious Hungry Ghost snacks

26. See a performance in Mendenhall or Sage

27. Pull a Smithie and drink some tea!

28. Enjoy the views of Paradise Pond while reading a book

29. Netflix and Nap ... in your own bed

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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