
“Study” by Judit Klein via Flickr (CC BY-ND 2.0)
Classes will be wrapping up soon and the end of the semester, with its project due dates and exams, is coming up fast! Here are a number of resources to help you successfully make it to the end of the semester including study rooms, therapy dog visits, and other stress-relief resources and events.
Study Rooms
The U-M Library has many study spaces throughout several buildings. For quiet study space, you can reserve a study room in the Shapiro Library or in the Art, Architecture and Engineering Library (AAEL):
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Reserve a study room in Shapiro (See our instructions and guidelines for help.)
Therapy Dog Visits
Petting a dog can help reduce stress! Therapy dogs like to visit campus near the end of the semester to help students get through exams.

University of Michigan Library
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Shapiro Undergraduate Library:
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Tuesday, April 19: 6pm - 8pm
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Thursday, April 21: 1pm - 3pm
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Friday, April 22: 12pm - 4pm
Stress Relief Resources & Activities
The University of Michigan has a number of stress relief resources and upcoming activities, so take advantage of these for a study break!
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Wellness Zone: Counseling and Psychological Services (room 3100 in the Michigan Union) created a space just for students that’s full of relaxing tools: a massage chair, yoga mats, light therapy, and more!
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Shapiro Design Lab: Being creative can help you relax and give your mind a break, so stop by the Shapiro Design Lab anytime and take advantage of the prototyping cart. Have fun and build a creation made of pipe cleaners, foam, stickers, googly eyes, and more.

at the Shapiro Design Lab
- Microsoft Finals De-Stress Event: On Tuesday, April 12, from 11am - 2:30pm in the Duderstadt Connector Hallway, enjoy a free 10-minute massage and a sundae, courtesy of Microsoft.
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Yoga & Meditation: Relax every Tuesday & Thursday evening from 7:30 - 8:30pm at the Trotter Multicultural Center, through April 14.
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MakerFest 2016: Enjoy activities such as glass etching, fabric painting, origami and more on Saturday, April 16 from 1pm - 4pm in Space 2435 North Quad. While you make and create, enjoy light snacks and good company.
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Paint No Pour: Explore your creative side by painting on a blank canvas at this event on Thursday, April 21 from 6pm - 8pm in the Trotter Multicultural Center.
Do you know of other resources or upcoming stress-relief events? Leave a comment below!