We hope this week’s Spring Break provides an opportunity to recharge and reflect. The last few weeks have been incredibly challenging. Your journey of grief and healing will happen at your own pace, but remember to prioritize self-care and rest — you deserve it. If you need additional support, please visit MSU’s emergency resources for students to find up-to-date information on what’s available to you.
Staying in and around East Lansing this week? Here are a few “CED in 3 staycation” suggestions from our grad student community:
- Plan a day trip: Head to Detroit and check out three favorite spots suggested by Jess Reed, a CITE doctoral student. Or explore one of these outdoor destinations loved by Ashley Mcpeek, a Ph.D. student in Kinesiology.
- Looking for activities to do with your kids? Ed Policy Ph.D. student Aliya Bizhanova shares family-friendly favorites in and around Michigan.
- Curl up with a good book and try a suggested read from CITE doctoral student Ayah Issa, Athletic Training’s Astrid Zita, Interim Associate Dean for Research Emily Bouck or Panteleimon Ekkekakis, Department of Kinesiology Chair.
- Looking from something to bake? CITE doctoral student Jennie Baumann shared three of her favorite dessert recipes when you’re in need of a win.
- Connect with friends at one of these local coffee shops suggested by Ed Policy Ph.D. student Sandy Waldron.
- Love to play video games? Check out one of these suggestions from Kinesiology doctoral student Simon Cone.
- A few more suggestions: The Graduate School is hosting a Spring Break Staycation Lunch on March 8. The MSU Broad Art Museum is always free and open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Check MSU Museum’s Observing with NASA exhibit on March 11. Want to just get outside and go for a walk? Join the Department of Forestry on March 11, where tree experts will lead you on a relaxing, guided stroll of the Baker Woodlot. East Lansing Public Library is celebrating 100 years on March 11 with a community birthday party.