This post is all about the best things to do in between college classes.
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It’s hard to get your class schedule 100% perfect in college. A lot of times, you’ll find yourself with a big gap in between a few of your classes.
My schedule often ended up with a few big gaps in the day in college, so I really had to get creative and figure out different ways to fill my time. Sometimes I was really productive, and other times I just needed something to do to relax.
If you find yourself getting bored throughout the day, here are 21 different things to do in between college classes.
Things To Do In Between College Classes
1. Homework Assignments
The most obvious answer to what to do in between college classes is homework! It may not be the most fun answer, but it does help you out in the long run.
Getting your homework done during the day will free up your nights so that you can do whatever you want. So while it may be fun to watch Netflix or take a nap in between classes, the smartest thing you can do is get ahead on your homework assignments.
Find a quiet place in your library or student union and get working.
2. Explore Campus
If the school year just started, you may want to take some time in between your classes to explore campus. It’s hard to feel at home on a college campus if you haven’t even seen 90% of it.
While you’re exploring, try to find some key places that you can utilize throughout your college career. Look for the perfect quiet study spot, a good bathroom that not a lot of people know about, and maybe even a solid nap spot.
If I hadn’t explored campus, I never would have found any of those things. There was an entire room in my college’s student union that everyone knew as the nap room, and I had to explore for awhile before I could find it!
3. Take A Power Nap
Sometimes you just need a quick nap! I don’t recommend doing this every single day, but getting a power nap in once in awhile can definitely help you feel more awake in your next classes.
Head back to your dorm quickly or find a good nap spot on campus. Just make sure you set an alarm so you don’t miss your next class!
4. Journal
If you tend to get bored in between college classes, you should try journaling! There are tons of benefits to journaling for college students.
It helps you get your thoughts in order, reflect on your feelings, and gets you out of your head. Even if you only have a few minutes a day, journaling can be super beneficial for your mental health.
Not sure what to do with your journal? I have a post about 40 Creative Things To Do With A Blank Notebook.
5. Go To Your Professor’s Office Hours
This is one thing I never did but I really wish I would have! Most professors have time set aside in their day to help students with their coursework or just get to know them a little bit.
Visit your professors in between your classes to introduce yourself or get some clarity on the course materials. This will also make getting letters of recommendation super easy because your professors will actually know who you are.
6. Head To A Coffee Shop
I spent most of my time in between classes at our campus coffee shop. I was able to use my meal plan card to buy a latte, and then I would sit and study or browse the internet before my next class started.
If you have a big break in between classes, you could bring your textbooks for your other classes and get some studying done. Or just grab coffee and chat with a friend!
7. Run Errands
One productive thing to do during a break in your classes would be to run some errands. Maybe you need to get some grocery shopping done, return something to Amazon, or turn something in for a class.
Whatever it is, get it done in between classes! You’ll feel better sitting in your next class knowing that you got your errands done.
8. Work Out
If you have more than 30 minutes in between classes, you can definitely fit a workout in! I did this all the time when I was living on campus because our gym was right behind some of the lecture buildings.
30 to 45 minutes is a great amount of time to do a light workout, but if you have longer you could even join one of the fitness classes.
Just make sure that you bring a change of clothes or at the very least bring some deodorant. You don’t want to be stinking up your next class.
9. Grab Lunch
Is your break in between classes in the middle of the day? That’s perfect! You can go grab some lunch in the dining hall or student union.
I loved having long breaks at lunch time because I would either go back to my dorm’s dining hall, or find a good spot in the student union to grab lunch. If I was trying to save money, sometimes I would pack a lunch and just sit in the union and eat it.
10. Participate In A Campus Event
There’s always something going on on college campuses. In between classes is a great time to check out the job fair, visit the poster sale, or sign up for a club at a student organization showcase.
11. Clear Your Email Inbox
Do you constantly have a million unread emails? Take some time in between your classes to get that inbox down to 0. This may take a few days, but it’s definitely worth it! It feels so good to have a clean and organized email inbox.
12. Work Your Side Hustle
One thing I wish I would have done in college is start an online side hustle. It’s always important to have multiple streams of income, and college is a great time to start trying it out.
Now that I’ve graduated, this blog is my side hustle. It’s grown and made some money (see my income reports here) but I would definitely be much further along if I had started it in college!
Some great side hustles for college students are starting a blog (obviously), driving for Doordash or Uber Eats, reselling clothes on Poshmark, tutoring, dropshipping, and freelancing.
13. Watch Netflix
Sometimes it’s nice to just veg out for awhile. Take some time for yourself in between classes and get caught up on your favorite Netflix or HBO show.
If I didn’t have any homework or studying to do, I would take my laptop and headphones to a quiet spot in the library and just watch Netflix for awhile. It helped me relax in between classes.
14. Listen To A Podcast
Have you been wanting to start a new podcast? Do it in between your classes!
I love listening to podcasts because you can do other things while you listen. You could put on a podcast and go for a walk, clean up your room, or just hang out in the library.
15. Do Chores
The time in between your classes is perfect for starting a load of laundry or putting away your clothes in your room. If you live on campus, head back to your room and get started on some chores.
Getting chores done during the day always feels good because then you can just relax at night and not have to worry about them.
16. Visit A Friend’s Dorm
If you and your friend have the same break time, hang out together in one of your dorms! You could study together, play some video games, or just hang out and talk.
When I was in college, I had a few friends who had the same break time as I did. We would all get together in one of the campus coffee shops and just hang out and do some studying. It was definitely the highlight of my day.
17. Browse The Library
Fun fact – the library is for more than just studying and napping lol. You can actually read or check out the books! Browse the stacks and try to find something interesting to read for awhile.
18. Visit The School Store
See what’s new at your school store! A break in your classes is the perfect time to stock up on some school supplies or new spirit wear.
19. Get Ahead On Projects Or Essays
If you’re caught up on all of your current schoolwork, it’s a good idea to get ahead on future projects or essays. Check your syllabus to see what’s coming up in your classes and try to get a head start on it.
You could brainstorm topic ideas, create an outline, or just do some research. I really wish I had done this more often when I was in college. Getting ahead in your classes will just make everything feel a lot easier.
20. Organize Class Notes
When I was in college, I would take a ton of notes in my classes and then just never look at them again. I wish I would have taken the time to organize them in between classes and actually create study guides for myself.
Of course, just the action of taking notes helps you remember information so it’s not totally useless. But it would be really smart to take your notes and actually turn them into something usable.
This is definitely one of the most productive things to do in between college classes.
21. Work On Campus
If you have a few hours in between your classes, you could try filling that time with a job. There are tons of jobs available on college campuses that are often super flexible with your schedule.
At my school, there were always available jobs in the cafeterias, coffee shops, library, and student union. Check out your campuses job board to see if there are any jobs you would be interested in.
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