Stress Less Week
Finals Stress Be Gone!
The finals exam/paper week experience proves to be one of the most challenging times of the year for many college students. During this tumultous academic period, it is important to take care of your mind and heart by taking creative breaks and walking away from your work.
Below is a compiled calendar of study breaks hosted by different departments around Dickinson College, and remember to check EngageD and your academic department(s) to find other study breaks happening! The name of the event is in bold, and the department hosting is in italics.
If you have any questions, please contact Campus Life at 717-245-1671, or email campusactivities@dickinson.edu!
You got this, we believe in you!
WEEK ONE (Sunday, December 8th to Saturday, December 14th)
Sunday, December 8th
Cozy Crafting | Campus Life
With finals around the corner, take your mind off school and craft some fun stuff! Take your pick of coaster painting, chocolate covered pretzel making, book crafts, hot chocolate bar, and more.
- Where: Rector Atrium
- When: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, December 10th
Stuff-a-Stuffie | Campus Life
Looking for something soft and fluffy to cuddle with? Make your own stuffed animal while supplies last!
- Where: HUB Underground
- When: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Wednesday, December 11th
Spa Day with Black Girl Chronicles | Popel Shaw Center for Race & Ethnicity
Enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, desserts, face masks, henna, and calm before finals!
- Where: Popel Shaw Center (233 West Louther Sreet)
- When: Dinner starts at 5:30 pm | Event starts at 6 pm
Thursday, December 12th
Fry Your Finals Stress | Wellness Center
Come to the Wellness Center to eat pierogies, any fried potato form, and more!
- Where: Wellness Center
- When: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sensory Bottles and Hot Chocolate Bar | Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Need a break? Join the DEI Division to give your brain a break! We have lots of goodies to create your own sensory bottle. Stay awhile and enjoy our hot chocolate bar!
- Where: Stern Great Room
- When: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Affirmation Board | Library Services
'Tis the season for kindness! Write an affirmation to cheer on your fellow Dickinsonians during finals season and then take one for yourself.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Finals Week Activity Table | Library Services
Stop by the Finals Week Activity Table at the library to give your brain a break! We will have new activities available throughout the week, including button making, rock painting, puzzles, and more.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Saturday, December 14th
Trout Study Days | Trout Gallery
Get smART at Trout Study Days. Visit The Trout Gallery during Study Days, December 14-17, 10 am - 4 pm. Enjoy some art in our galleries while studying at tables with power outlets and individual lights. In our Education Center, enjoy free coffee, tea ,and lots of great snacks! Our Education Center will also feature art activities, free printing, and whiteboards for group work. The Trout Gallery is located in Weiss Center for the Arts.
- Where: Trout Gallery & Education Center
- When: 10 am - 4 pm
Affirmation Board | Library Services
'Tis the season for kindness! Write an affirmation to cheer on your fellow Dickinsonians during finals season and then take one for yourself.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Finals Week Activity Table | Library Services
Stop by the Finals Week Activity Table at the library to give your brain a break! We will have new activities available throughout the week, including button making, rock painting, puzzles, and more.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
WEEK TWO (Sunday, December 15th to Saturday, December 21st)
Sunday, December 15th
Trout Study Days | Trout Gallery
Get smART at Trout Study Days. Visit The Trout Gallery during Study Days, December 14-17, 10 am - 4 pm. Enjoy some art in our galleries while studying at tables with power outlets and individual lights. In our Education Center, enjoy free coffee, tea ,and lots of great snacks! Our Education Center will also feature art activities, free printing, and whiteboards for group work. The Trout Gallery is located in Weiss Center for the Arts.
- Where: Trout Gallery & Education Center
- When: 10 am - 4 pm
Affirmation Board | Library Services
'Tis the season for kindness! Write an affirmation to cheer on your fellow Dickinsonians during finals season and then take one for yourself.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Mermaid Society Study Break | Mermaid Society
Welcome to the Paz Center! The Mermaid Society will provide snacks and drinks, so feel free to pop in, grab some snacks, study, hang out, etc.
- Where: Paz Center
- When: 1 pm - 5 pm
Finals Week Activity Table | Library Services
Stop by the Finals Week Activity Table at the library to give your brain a break! We will have new activities available throughout the week, including button making, rock painting, puzzles, and more.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Monday, December 16th
Origami and More | Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Join DEI at Landis House to learn to make origami and enjoy some fun activities!
- Where: Landis House
- When: 5 pm - 7 pm
Affirmation Board | Library Services
'Tis the season for kindness! Write an affirmation to cheer on your fellow Dickinsonians during finals season and then take one for yourself.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Trout Study Days | Trout Gallery
Get smART at Trout Study Days. Visit The Trout Gallery during Study Days, December 14-17, 10 am - 4 pm. Enjoy some art in our galleries while studying at tables with power outlets and individual lights. In our Education Center, enjoy free coffee, tea ,and lots of great snacks! Our Education Center will also feature art activities, free printing, and whiteboards for group work. The Trout Gallery is located in Weiss Center for the Arts.
- Where: Trout Gallery & Education Center
- When: 10 am - 4 pm
Late Night Breakfast | Dining Services
Good morning, Red Devs! Enjoy a late night breakfast before your long night of studying provided by Dining Services. Come and enjoy!
- Where: Dining Hall
- When: 9:30 pm - 11 pm
Pepsi Prize Raffle and Giveaway for over $75 Spent | Dining Services
- Where: Devil's Den
- When: All Day
Finals Week Activity Table | Library Services
Stop by the Finals Week Activity Table at the library to give your brain a break! We will have new activities available throughout the week, including button making, rock painting, puzzles, and more.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Tuesday, December 17th
Biddle House Study Break: Hot Cocoa Love | Center for Career Development
Take a break from studying and join us on Britton Plaza for "Hot Chocolate Love!" Meet the fun staff of Biddle House, and enjoy a delicious hot chocolate bar! Customize your drink with all kinds of toppings for a perfect mid-day boost. See you there!
- Where: Britton Plaza
- When: 12 pm - 2 pm
Affirmation Board | Library Services
'Tis the season for kindness! Write an affirmation to cheer on your fellow Dickinsonians during finals season and then take one for yourself.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Trout Study Days | Trout Gallery
Get smART at Trout Study Days. Visit The Trout Gallery during Study Days, December 14-17, 10 am - 4 pm. Enjoy some art in our galleries while studying at tables with power outlets and individual lights. In our Education Center, enjoy free coffee, tea ,and lots of great snacks! Our Education Center will also feature art activities, free printing, and whiteboards for group work. The Trout Gallery is located in Weiss Center for the Arts.
- Where: Trout Gallery & Education Center
- When: 10 am - 4 pm
Finals Week Activity Table | Library Services
Stop by the Finals Week Activity Table at the library to give your brain a break! We will have new activities available throughout the week, including button making, rock painting, puzzles, and more.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Late Night Treats | Dining Services
Hungry for a little snack? Pop by the Biblio Cafe and help yourself!
- Where: Biblio Cafe
- When: 9:30 pm - ???
Pepsi Prize Raffle and Giveaway for over $75 spent | Dining Services
- Where: Devil's Den
- When: All Day
Wednesday, December 18th
Wellness Boosting Juice Shots | Dining Services
Feeling icky? Grab a wellness boosting juice shot to feel better and keep kicking it for the last stretch of studying/writing.
- Where: Juice Bar
- When: 11:00 pm - ???
Pepsi Prize Raffle and Giveaway for over $75 spent | Dining Services
- Where: Devil's Den
- When: All Day
Affirmation Board | Library Services
'Tis the season for kindness! Write an affirmation to cheer on your fellow Dickinsonians during finals season and then take one for yourself.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Finals Week Activity Table | Library Services
Stop by the Finals Week Activity Table at the library to give your brain a break! We will have new activities available throughout the week, including button making, rock painting, puzzles, and more.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Thursday, December 19th
Chocolate Covered Espresso Bean Giveaway | Dining Services
- Where: Union Station
- When: 11 am - 11 pm
Affirmation Board | Library Services
'Tis the season for kindness! Write an affirmation to cheer on your fellow Dickinsonians during finals season and then take one for yourself.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Finals Week Activity Table | Library Services
Stop by the Finals Week Activity Table at the library to give your brain a break! We will have new activities available throughout the week, including button making, rock painting, puzzles, and more.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Pepsi Prize Raffle and Giveaway for over $75 spent
- Where: Devil's Den
- When: All Day
Friday, December 20th
Pepsi Prize Raffle and Giveaway for over $75 spent
- Where: Devil's Den
- When: All Day
Affirmation Board | Library Services
'Tis the season for kindness! Write an affirmation to cheer on your fellow Dickinsonians during finals season and then take one for yourself.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Finals Week Activity Table | Library Services
Stop by the Finals Week Activity Table at the library to give your brain a break! We will have new activities available throughout the week, including button making, rock painting, puzzles, and more.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Saturday, December 21st
Finals Week Activity Table | Library Services
Stop by the Finals Week Activity Table at the library to give your brain a break! We will have new activities available throughout the week, including button making, rock painting, puzzles, and more.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day
Affirmation Board | Library Services
'Tis the season for kindness! Write an affirmation to cheer on your fellow Dickinsonians during finals season and then take one for yourself.
- Where: Waidner-Spahr Library, Near the Circuation Desk
- When: All Day