Keep Calm This Finals Week With Stamp Study Zone

Tantalizing hints of the impending summer break waft on recent pleasant breezes. But with exams, presentations and papers to complete first, it might seem hard to keep your cool.

Lucky for Terps, the Division of Student Affairs’ Stamp Study Zone is back to help them blow off some steam. Events featuring meditation, movies, movement and more aim to both bust stress and provide quiet study spaces and materials.

“It’s very important, especially around this time when students get really high stress and are constantly worrying about getting everything done, to have resources centralized in one spot for students to explore and figure out what they need,” said Kyrsha Balderas, a coordinator for events and contracts at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union.

Check out some ways to take a mental break starting Friday:

Rest and Reflect: A Social Wellness Event | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 8, Tawes Plaza
Hosted by the Graduate School but open to the entire UMD community, this event offers restorative activities like yoga, a “sound bath” of gongs, chimes and other calming tones, and dancing in a relaxed environment.

Drop-in Group Meditation | Noon-12:30 p.m. May 8 and 15, Online
Whether you’re a meditation novice or expert, log on to explore mindfulness and grounding practices with University Health Center staff.

Outdoor Movie | 8 p.m. May 8, McKeldin Mall
Grab a blanket and some friends for a screening of “High School Musical 2,” hosted by Student Entertainment Events, RecWell and Senior Class Council.

TerpStudyZone | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 9-15, TerpZone in the Stamp
Drop by to take a break with bowling, billiards or video games.

Self-CARE Creative Space | 6-7:30 p.m. May 13, Jimenez Hall
Join Campus Advocates Respond and Educate (CARE) to Stop Violence for a finals reset: Discuss boundary-setting strategies and make your own self-care kits, with all materials provided.

Wags for Wellness | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 14, University Health Center and 1-3 p.m. May 15, McKeldin Library
Settle in for a cute, calming cuddle with a trained volunteer pup from the group People. Animals. Love. (PAL), which will be doggedly providing connection, companionship and stress relief.

Slime ’n’ Study | 1-3 p.m. May 14, Juan Ramon Jimenez Room in the Stamp
Stamp Programs and the Transfer and Off-Campus Student Life office invite Terps to craft their own soothing slime. Tables will also be available for those who want to split their study and slime time.

Bonus: Stamp Study Zone Coloring Pages
For an unwind-anytime activity, download and print out UMD-themed coloring pages, featuring McKeldin Mall, Testudo and mosaic “Terps” designs.

Study Pack Giveaway | 10 a.m. May 11, M&T Bank in the Stamp
Pick up a package of goodies to enhance your study experience, while supplies last.

Donut Giveaway | 10 a.m. May 13, M&T Bank in the Stamp
Stop by the branch again, this time for a complimentary doughnut from Dunkin’ to fuel your studies.

Gardenside Studying | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 11-15, Memorial Chapel Lounge and Conference Room
Enjoy a cozy, quiet study area with a view of the meditative Garden of Reflection and Remembrance, open for drop-in hours. 

Designated Study Spaces | 8 a.m.-midnight May 11-15, Stamp
Sick of your usual study spots or just need a tranquil space? The Stamp sets aside the following rooms specifically for finals, complete with coloring pages, Stamp swag and snacks provided by The Arbor College Park:

• May 11, 13 and 15: Juan Ramon Jimenez, Margaret Brent B, Nanticoke, Pyon Su, Thurgood Marshall
• May 12: Juan Ramon Jimenez, Margaret Brent B, Nanticoke, Pyon Su, Prince George’s
• May 14: Juan Ramon Jimenez, Margaret Brent B, Pyon Su, Thurgood Marshall, Crossland

Bonus: Textable Study Tips
Terps can text “STAMP” to 71444 to get study tips and insider info about Stamp Study Zone sent straight to their phones, with all subscribers automatically entered to win a limited-edition Stamp mini-tote.

Find the full schedule of events at stamp.umd.edu/ssz.