by Meghan O'Neal
Upcoming finals mean endless days in the library pulling your hair out, subsisting primarily on energy drinks and protein bars, and attempting to keep it all together as you pull your third all-nighter this semester. With insanity ready to take hold at any moment, you must never underestimate the power of a quick study break. Try out these quick and easy study breaks within walking distance from campus that afford sure-fire cures to the study blues and bring you back to the grind with new motivation.
Upcoming finals mean endless days in the library pulling your hair out, subsisting primarily on energy drinks and protein bars, and attempting to keep it all together as you pull your third all-nighter this semester. With insanity ready to take hold at any moment, you must never underestimate the power of a quick study break. Try out these quick and easy study breaks within walking distance from campus that afford sure-fire cures to the study blues and bring you back to the grind with new motivation.
Procrastinator Theatre
Living up to its name, the Procrastinator provides inexpensive entertainment for a quick respite. Missed a movie in the theaters? This theater, located on the second floor of the SUB, usually shows films recently released to DVD at only $2 a ticket. Films are played daily (except Wednesdays) at 6:30 and 9pm. Call 994-5827 for show listings.
You don’t have to go far to ease your studying
pain. Pop on down to the first floor of the SUB to enjoy a game of billiards,
bowling, or shuffleboard with a few of your friends. Or, kick back and watch a
show on one of their big-screen TVs. You can also rent a Play Station 3 by the
hour. Hanging with a few of your peeps with some friendly competition will take
your mind off the books for a while, and after an hour the stack of homework
won’t seem so daunting.
Exercise fuels mental activity, so if you find yourself in a
study rut, MSU's fitness center offers a wonderful way to rid yourself of excess
energy and give your noggin a rest. With so many activities to choose from,
such as a climbing wall, racquetball, ping pong, basketball courts, a swimming
pool, exercise machines, and more, both workout junkies and those less inclined
towards intense exercise (myself included) will find something that suits
their fancy.
Museum of the Rockies
A study break does not always mean a break from learning. Be sure to
check out the new Taylor Planetarium at the Museum of the Rockies. With state-of-the-art technology, the recently renovated Planetarium brings their celestial
productions to a higher level. You can also visit rotating exhibits such
as the current Rainforest Adventure (through May 5), or enjoy old favorites,
like the Siebel Dinosaur Complex.
Hike Peets Hill
As spring rolls around, it becomes more and more difficult to remain inside and attempt to put a dent in the schoolwork load. So, why should you? Bozeman offers a variety of quick hikes and trails in town! Just a quick walk off-campus, hiking Peets Hill presents an easy little jaunt and rewards hikers a beautiful view of Bozeman. Drop the books and enjoy the teasing sunny spring days Bozeman sporadically provides. The directions are easy enough; continue east on Grant (in front of the SUB) until you reach the trailhead located at Grant and Willson.
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