Self-Care and Final Exams
It’s hard to believe the end of the semester is almost here, and with it, final exams and projects. As you know, it is a time of high stress for students.
Research shows that just as important as studying is taking purposeful breaks to reenergize the mind and increase energy and focus. Stony Brook is committed to providing opportunities for students to destress and take a break from their studies.
Here are just a few of the options in the coming days. Feel free to let your students know!
Holiday Card Making: Be a Holiday Hero! December 5, 12pm-2pm, East Side Dining.
Students will make holiday cards to send well wishes to children at Stony Brook Children's Hospital. Performances from SB Vocalists and Stony Brook Music and Medicine. Complimentary hot cocoa and pastries.
CEAS Mindfulness Day December 6, 10am to 10:45am, 12pm to 12:45pm, 3pm to 3:45pm, Engineering Building Room 231.
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) invites students to their Mindfulness Day. CEAS Social Work Intern will be guiding students through relaxing activities and guided meditations to help boost confidence.
Seawolf Study Break Cafe. December 6, 10am-3pm, Stony Brook Union Ballroom.
The Center for Prevention and Outreach is hosting a Study Break Cafe on Reading Day. Their schedule throughout the day includes self care activities, yoga, brain games, and nourishing food. Students can drop in any time from 10am to 3pm to enjoy de-stressing activities including the adorable therapy puppies from CAPS PALS, which have been shown to decrease anxiety, reduce blood pressure, lower heart rate, and reduce stress hormones in their human friends.
Starbucks Study Break Night, Stony Brook Women’s Basketball vs. Columbia. December 7, 7pm-9pm. Island Federal Arena.
Everyone needs a study break before finals! Students are invited to join the Seawolves as they take on the Columbia Lions at 7:00 PM at Island Federal Arena. Undergraduate students receive free admission to all Stony Brook Athletics Events. The first 200 students in attendance will receive a Starbucks gift card courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics.
Ugly Sweater Party at the Men's Basketball Game. December 12, 6:30pm- 8:30pm. Island Federal Arena.
For every fan who wears an ugly holiday sweater, $10 will be donated to help build the Ronald McDonald House at SBU Children's Hospital. And as always, undergraduate students attend games for free!
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