Russell House transforms into Study Union for finals week



Each semester during the exam period, the Russell House transforms into Study Union; an entire facility dedicated to supporting Gamecocks through the always stressful final exam period. Here is what the Russell House is cooking up for Fall 2021:

Monday, Dec. 6:
Playdough Power Hour
Stop by and get your creative juices flowing with some Play-doh!
Place: Russell House Second Floor Lobby
Time: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Affirmation Tea Bar 
Free tea bar! Write an inspiring note to another student. You’ve got this!
Place: Russell House Second Floor Lobby
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7:
It’s Poppin
Who doesn’t like popping bubble wrap? Grab some for you and your friends.
Place: Russell House Second Floor Lobby
Time: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Board Game Brain Break
Sometimes, you just need to play Sorry.
Place: Russell House Second Floor Lobby
Time: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Wednesday, Dec. 8: 
Puzzle Power Hour 
Drop by throughout the day to assemble a cool puzzle. Let’s see if we can get it done by the end of the day!
Place: Russell House Second Floor Lobby
Time: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Color Therapy 
Plenty of colored pencils and adult coloring activities.
Place: Russell House Second Floor Lobby
Time: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 

Thursday, Dec. 9: 

SEC Massage Therapy Sessions 
Free, that’s right, FREE five-minute chair massages. First come, first served.
Place: Russell House Second Floor Lobby
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Puzzle Power Hour 
Drop by throughout the day to assemble a cool puzzle. Let’s see if we can get it done by the end of the day!
Place: Russell House Second Floor Lobby
Time: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

All Through Exams: Russell House Rooms 203 & 205
Meditation Station
Meditation room; dim lights, soothing music. Relax and practice some mindfulness!
Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

Mindful Movement
Yoga room; yoga mats will self-guided yoga instruction. Get your mind right!
Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 


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