FINALS GUIDE
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ACTIVITIES
Finals week for those without finals
While most students will be spending this week cramming and caffeinating, I will be doing the opposite — relaxing. This semester, I am one of the lucky ew, the fortunate group of students who have not a single final exam.
Instead, I will be taking a much-needed week off before my full-time internship, which starts the day after I graduate. If you find yourself in my same position (or if you simply choose not to study for your finals), here is a suggested itinerary for getting a headstart to your summer.
MONDAY
Explore your city. It's easy to get wrapped up in your life at the University. But there's ots more to Lawrence than the clipped lawns and carefully-cared for flowers of Jayhawk Boulevard.
Take a walk past Sixth and Massachusetts streets and cross the bridge over the Kansas River. You'll have to brave the wind, but the gravel walking path on the other side is worth messing up your hair.
If you'd like to stay near pizza and coffee
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joints, stroll downtown and stop by the antique stores you've never visited. Grab a crepe at A.B.'s Coffee and Crepes near Ninth and Massachusetts streets and watch passby from the outside tables. Once you've gotten your sustenance, stroll past New Hampshire into East Lawrence.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Whether you're a veteran of the Student Recreation Fitness Center or merely a novice. you should take advantage of the KU Fit classes offered for free all week. Calm down with relaxation yoga or step it up with Zumba.
See a game. Even though they don't have the best record in major league baseball, the Royals still offer plenty of fun and entertainment. Every Wednesday of the month is student night, which means you can purchase a $7 ticket with your student ID.
Grab your friends, pack your car and head to Kauffman Stadium. Go early to make the most of your $10 parking fee by tailgating. Bringing your own food and drinks will save you money once you're in the stadium.
THURSDAY
Get artsy. The Spencer Museum of Art is a great place to get away from the pre-summer weather. Even if you're not an art person — like me — you'll find something that interests you at the Spencer. My personal favorite is the tapestry by Wenda Gu made of human hair. I like to play a game I call "Name that art." Bring a friend and take turns guessing the name of paintings, sculptures and drawings. Your guesses can range from inane to profound, though I must admit, mine are usually limited to the inane.
If you've already seen all there is to see at the Spencer, venture to Kansas City to visit the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art or the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, which both have free admission.
FRIDAY
Soak up some sunshine. Before the weather gets too hot, now is the time to get your fill of outdoor activities. Take a ride to nearby Clinton Lake for some grilling or camping. You can rent equipment like tents, sleeping bags and stoves from the Student Recreation Fitness Center.
If you're aquatically inclined, rent a canoe or kayak instead and take advantage of smooth waves of Clinton Lake. If you prefer land pursuits, try your hand at Frisbee golf at Centennial Park, 600 Rockledge Road. You can always choose to keep it simple by tossing the Frisbee back and forth.
— Edited by Emily Soetaert
No matter how you choose to spend your finals-free finals week, enjoy it. You've worked hard this semester and deserve that extra week of summer.
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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, MAY 16, 2011