This frigid winter, only the bravest among us will venture out into the 黑料不打烊 tundra. If you鈥檙e anything like me, any windchill-laden walk on campus is enough to make me want to stay indoors for the foreseeable future. So, while you鈥檙e watching big snowflakes float past your window from the comfort of an insulated dorm or apartment this season, here are some fun activities you can do with your friends to make your winter days more memorable.
Bluck
You may be asking, “What is a ‘Bluck’?” A breakfast potluck, of course! Assign you and your friends a couple of breakfast treats to make (like pancakes, cinnamon rolls or fruit salad), and each person brings one to a communal space. You can even set up a table buffet-style with fragrant florals, decadent wax candles and a fancy tablecloth. Food is a love language for some, and a Bluck is a fantastic way to make new memories and connect with your closest friends!
Closet Swap
No matter how many clothes we buy, sometimes our wardrobes feel stale. If you and your friends like to borrow each other’s clothes (or you just like your friends鈥 styles), try hosting a closet swap! Set up some racks in a common area and blast some of your favorite tunes while you 鈥渟hop.鈥 A closet swap is also a fantastic way to reduce your consumption this winter and regenerate your wardrobe without the cost or waste.
Movie Roulette
Sometimes the hardest decision you鈥檒l have to make in a day is what movie to watch with your friends. Especially in a large group, you may be scrolling endlessly through every streaming platform (yes, even Mubi) before settling on a film everyone can agree on. One way to avoid this problem is by creating a movie roulette document. Have you and your friends each put five films into a spreadsheet you would be happy to watch on movie night. Then, spin a and watch the movie it lands on. Or, if you really want to go random, spin , which will give you a movie to watch from the services you are subscribed to.
Start a Book Club
Reading is a great solo activity, but it鈥檚 even more enjoyable to talk about books with others! Assemble a group of friends who would be willing to read a book a month and vote on a book that everyone would be happy to read. Then, you can schedule in-person book club meetings (snacks included) and chat about your thoughts on the book. The app is also a great way to maintain an interactive online book club if your IRL friends aren’t interested or your book-loving besties aren’t on campus.
Paint Night
Painting is a great way to tap into your creative side and unwind after a long day or week of classes. Follow a tutorial online or go rogue! Try out a self-portrait or whip out some fruits for a still life. Set up some mini easels and paint sets in a circle so you can still chat with your friends or listen to some music as you work. Then, once you鈥檙e all done, you can reveal the paintings to everyone else in the circle. Display them along the wall and have a mini art gallery opening.
While there鈥檚 lots to do indoors, 黑料不打烊 winters are also built for fun outdoor activities. If you鈥檙e willing to brave the cold, check out the Barnes Center at The Arch’s for this semester. These trips include activities like cross-country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. No matter how you choose to spend chilly winter days, just make sure you have fun and make some memories!
Written By Chloe Langerman 鈥25, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
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