4 Study Break Ideas to Try This Year

It’s that time of the semester again when lines at our campus Starbucks double, stress levels are at an all-time high, and a chorus of frustrated sighs can be heard in the library. Some of us, can tackle the upcoming week(s) of exams, projects, and presentations like seasoned veterans. Others of us have to face the inevitable with resilience and tenacity in order to come out on top.

Armed with a small collection of highlighters, index cards, and study guides – if we’re lucky – it’s time to kick it into high gear and finish on a high note.

However, in the midst of all that studying, it’s completely fine to treat yourself and take a break. According to Psych Central, 

“Brief diversions from a task can dramatically improve one’s ability to focus on that task for prolonged periods.”

If you find yourself distracted or starting to lose your focus while studying, use that as an indicator that it’s probably time to step away from the books. Besides, four hours at the library won’t be that helpful if half of that time was spent scrolling of your social media feeds. That’s only happened to me once or twice, I swear.

When things get stressful and you need to treat yourself, who better to seek advice from than our old pal Kevin McCallister? 

At the age of 10, he was exploring the sights of New York City, riding in limousines, and enjoying ice cream sundaes from the comfort of his hotel room. (AKA living the dream!) Below are four Kevin-inspired tips on how to treat yourself during finals season and avoid that end-of-the-semester burnout.

Quick note: To honor the 25 anniversary of the film, the Plaza in New York is giving fans the special opportunity to “Live Like Kevin.” From custom photo booths to throwback ‘90s treats on the menu and limited edition backpacks, this is an experience no Home Alone fanatic will want to miss.