We all know that excessive studying and approaching deadlines can be way too stressful. That’s why Counseling and Career Services have organized the Stress-Free Zone to help nourish our spinning brains in a number of effective relaxations.

“It gives students a chance not to think of finals for, like, one hour,” said Staff Counselor Michelle Santiago.

This program has been in action for the last seven years, so these people know what they are doing. The program includes stress free balls, where you make one for yourself and squeeze it every time you feel like releasing some energy. It also serves free massage, craft making, finger painting, collages, play dough, puzzle games, door prizes. Free refreshments – cookies and sodas – soothing music and books are also available.

“It is like a bar without alcohol,” Santiago said.

No wonder students enjoy it.

“What I like the best about it was the fact that they have free massage,” said Jodie Carney, who is a sophomore from Whites Creek.

The Stress-Free Zone will be open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. starting May 6 through May 12, which doesn’t include the weekend.