Hi everyone! I hope you have
all been staying warm in this chilly, winter wonderland weather we’ve been
having as of late! It seems like we won’t ever have a full week of school
thanks to our good friend Mr. Groundhog seeing his shadow! Six more weeks of
winter and I can confidently say we haven’t seen the last of the snowy weather.
With that being said, I came up with a Top 10 list of things to do on a snow
day at Penn State Berks! I hope when you get here, it helps give you some
ideas!
1. Watch Movies! Seems simple enough but in college you’re
always so busy that we don’t always get the luxury of watching a movie. Whether
it’s watching Netflix with friends or renting seasons of the Office from the
library, using a snow day to snuggle in your bed with a cup of hot chocolate is
definitely one of my favorite things to do!
2. Nerf Battles! Don’t
feel like being lazy? The RAs and residents turn the Res Halls into the
ultimate Nerf battlefield. Grab your ammo and favorite Nerf Gun (By the way,
put this on your “Things for my Room” list) and head out to play. There’s tons
of ways to find out when the battles are going on so make sure you check your
email and facebook. These battles are no joke, check out the link my friend
Devin sent me of the latest battle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBGCXszZ-8Y
3. Build a Snowfriend!
Let’s be honest, college students are only a small step up from being little
kids. Add snow to this mix and you and your suitemates are sure to be bundling
up to go build your own snowfriend (snowfriend because there are snow girls
too)!
4. Catch up on school
work! I know this sounds super not fun but how often do you get a day where all
your classes are cancelled and you can just relax! If you’re behind in any
classes or need to get ahead, turn on some music and get to work! Even if you
only work for like an hour or two imagine how much you could get done!
5. Arts and Crafts! Been
pinning different things on pinterest and just haven’t had the time to do it?
What’s better than getting crafty and making some decorations for your room? I
made a collage for my room the last snow day we had and it is awesome! Nothing
better than adding some personality to your room while having fun!
6. Read a Book! You’re
thinking that you do enough reading for classes, right? Well, what I mean is,
read a book you actually like! I have gotten much further ahead in Insurgent
on my snow day because I had time to relax! Getting wrapped up in a good book
is one of the best things that you can do!
7. Play football in the
Snow! Want to be outside with your friends? Grab a football and head to
Luerssen field. There’s always a snow football game going on! It’s so much fun
to run around and let all that pent up energy out! Let’s be honest, no one
wants to be cooped up inside all day!
8. Take a Nap! I’m sorry, but
what a better way to spend some time on a snowy day! Close your door, cuddle up
with some blankets, and take a nap! It’s important to stay rested and with the
craziness of catching up in classes, it’s important to get some shut eye!
Indulge! You won’t feel guilty, I promise!
9. Go Sledding! What’s better
than bundling up and heading outside and going sledding? Grab some friends and
some sleds (this is college, being friends with engineering major might pay off
if you don’t have a sled) and get out there. There are tons of great spots on
campus or right across the street at Gring’s Mill!
10. Take a walk around
campus! Snow is pretty! Let’s be honest. Our campus is also very pretty! Enjoy
the beauty of both and take a walk. Whether you go alone or with friends,
explore! Take pictures, make snow angels, whatever, but go enjoy outside! Snow
days don’t happen all that often so take advantage of it!
-Jeanine
