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College away from campus is a new but not impossible concept. With this semester taking a remote form, we lose the in-person aspect of socializing. Luckily for you, we have compiled some tips and resources to help you make friends from a distance.

As fears of the growing COVID-19 outbreak spread across the nation, universities have moved to cancel study abroad programs, impose travel restrictions over spring break, and heavily limit organized campus events and gatherings. Many of Columbia’s peers, including Harvard, Cornell, and Amherst, have informed students that they should not return following spring break, although they have provided little information on accommodations for students with financial insecurity or who live with those in high risk of contracting the virus.

Finals might be frightful, but the holidays in New York are delightful. The few weeks between Thanksgiving and winter break can be a stressful time for students. Between studying for finals, throwing the last events of the year for clubs, and packing up to go home, we tend to forget that December is also a really fun time of the year—especially in New York. So, if you have some time during reading week, or if you are planning to stay in the city over break, don’t miss out on these festive activities!

Welcome back to campus. Hope everyone has enjoyed their break! As midterms are coming to a close (for the most part), you may be looking for things to do in your spare time. Don’t fret—we’ve got you covered.

I remember a few years ago, back in Seattle, going to a movie theater with a friend and not-so-subtly complaining about how expensive the food was (this coming from a person who still buys the kids ticket whenever she can to save money). Some call me a cheapass, but I call myself frugal. I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned around. A woman handed me a voucher for one free medium-sized popcorn. I was ecstatic. Movie theater popcorn is no doubt the best popcorn. I thanked her, handed the ticket over at the concessions stand, and brought my free popcorn into the theater to share with my friends.

October is here, which means midterm season has begun! Nevertheless, as you work hard and (hopefully) ace your exams, you’re bound to have some free time. Why not use this as an opportunity to treat yourself and head out into the city, especially with so many activities to choose from this fall season?

Valentine’s Day may be over, but we’ve got every solution possible for your post-Valentine’s blues: There are still a lot of love, sex, and self-care related events going on both on and off campus. Here is the ultimate list of events in the city—whether you want to continue to celebrate, take some time to recover, or just indulge in some self-love.

NSOP is just around the corner, which means you’re probably already perusing the schedule of events.

Practice self-care in this finals season by getting enough food, rest, socialization, and free $wag. Whenever you're going stir-crazy in Butler or need a minute, refer to this calendar (which we'll update regularly.) There's bound to be an event going on soon or now near you. Hit it up, give yourself a break, then get back to work rejuvenated and ready to go. You got this.