With the cool weather approaching and the winds beginning to pick up, we are most likely going to be spending more time in our dorms or apartments. But this does not need to be a bad thing! Here are ten indoor activities that you can do with your roommates during the cold season!
- Have a movie marathon. Binge watch the entire Harry Potter series or maybe even start a new television series with your roommates! The winter is the perfect time to get all warm in your rooms and start a new show you’ve been dying to watch.
- Deep clean the room/apartment and donate things you do not need anymore. Let’s be honest, everyone puts off cleaning their dorm rooms and apartments but what better time to do this than when we are stuck inside? In addition to cleaning and sanitizing your living space, going through clothes that you do not wear anymore and donating them to the Salvation Army or Goodwill is a great way to give back to our Syracuse community! Throwing on some music or even a podcast is a great way to make this activity a little more enjoyable.
- Do workout/yoga classes on YouTube. There are so many free videos on YouTube that you and your roommates can take advantage of this winter! This is a great opportunity to try new workouts such as pilates, yoga, and even some meditation. Check out different from some of your favorite Barnes Center at The Arch instructors!
- Self-care night! Get out some face masks, fancy lotions, and your favorite snacks. Everyone deserves some self-care and time to unwind!
- Have a game night. When was the last time you played Monopoly, Sorry, or Life? Playing these classic board games are a great way to relive our childhood. Card games like Cards Against Humanity and Uno are also great games to play with your roommates.
- Bake recipes off Pinterest! If you have access to a kitchen, baking is a great way to spend time with your roommates! Try making banana bread, pumpkin bread or even cinnamon rolls!
- Try some DIY arts and crafts. There are countless amounts of crafts and other do-it-yourself projects that you can do with items that are laying around in your rooms. Pinterest and TikTok are great resources to find DIYs for you to do!
- Prepare and present random PowerPoint presentations! If you are on TikTok, you know this is a trend going around. Everyone thinks of their own funny topic and creates a PowerPoint to present in front of everyone! It is a great way to have a laugh but also allows you to get a little creative.
- Have a video game party. This is a great way to have a little competition with your roommates. Whether it’s playing Fall Guys or Among Us, you’re competitive side will definitely show.
- Karaoke Night! Grab your roommates and put on your favorite throwback songs! There are so many free karaoke videos that you can pull up on YouTube!
I hope you found these ideas helpful during this cold winter! Have fun and stay safe!
Written by Haley Mykytka ’22, College of Visual and Performing Arts