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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Stonehill chapter.

Chances are, if you are an athlete on your college’s team there are workouts year round.

But weekends will suddenly become more open without games. 

As a freshmen equestrian girl, I am slowly figuring out that everything I wanted to be involved in at the beginning of the year is already up and running- without much input from me. 

Originally diving in head first and leading groups that have either few events or other students helping me with my responsibilities, I feel like a failure. 

Definitely not a great feeling with finals fast approaching. 

 

So, 

If you’re an ATHLETE, ONLY:

 

  • Go through all the recreational sports and see if you can join any pickup games,
  • Coordinate with a friend to be workout buddies, on or off the team
  • Try to be a team manager for another sport 
  • Love your body! Catch up on some PT, let sore muscles rest, and binge watch holiday movies

 

If you are CAREER focused on the off- season:

 

  • Internships save lives from boredom and boost your resume 
  • Look for academic clubs 
  • Events on campus are great too! Think: lectures (often with free food after)

 

If you MISS NON-TEAM FRIENDS:

  • Socialize with friends in your grade who you don’t get to see as much in season

 

If you have HOBBIES:

 

  • Join art clubs
  • Become the master chef of your dorm kitchen
  • Start a club (Find strong co-leaders for in-season)

 

If you want to EXPLORE (and boost the ig):

  • Find scenic spots nearby and take pics 
  • Take public transportation into a different part of the city 
  • Go to concerts or shows

 

If you’re a BROKE COLLEGE KID (aka ALL OF US):

  • Get a job or take on more work hours… with most practices gone or weekends freed up you could make a serious dent in your student loans 
Olivia Cerretani

Stonehill '22

hi everyone! I am a junior focusing on wellness and hope my articles encourage readers to be their best selves everyday physically, mentally, and nutritionally! Be kind to yourself so you can be kind to others! Self love is the best love :)