Let’s be honest, exams are the bane of every college student’s existence. Unfortunately, while you don’t want to live with them, you can’t pass without them.

We totally understand how stressful late night studying and last minute cram sessions can be, so we put together a list of five places on-campus to take a breather from all that studying and just let your mind relax for a bit.

1. Take a Coffee Break

Every good night owl knows that coffee is vital for staying up late and even more important for staying awake the next morning. FAU’s Boca campus has not one, but three places to score a hot cup of Joe for those early mornings when you start resembling the undead.

“I like Starbucks coffee better for flavor, but Dunkin Donuts for pricing,” said junior social work major Megan Hayda, whose favorite study break meal is iced coffee and a blueberry muffin.

If you’re willing to splurge a bit, go for a Starbucks break in the Breezeway and maybe try out an item from their secret menu. If you’re on a budget, go for Dunkin Donuts in the library and grab a sugary sweet donut while you’re there (calories don’t count during exam weeks, right?). If you’re interested in a healthier option, visit Einstein’s in the Breezeway and grab a low-fat smoothie with a fruit cup.

2. Get a Change of Scenery

Hours and hours of staring at a laptop screen or reading a textbook can cause some serious strain on your eyes and brain, so take a visual break and head over to one of the galleries at FAU.

You can check out the art scene and enjoy a quiet break from the constant studying.

The Schmidt Center Gallery is located in the Performing Arts building near Arts and Letters while the Ritter Art Gallery is located in the Breezeway just past Einstein’s Cafe. Gallery hours are 1-4 p.m Tuesday through Friday and Saturday 1-5 p.m.

3. Fro-yo

So coffee isn’t your thing? Or maybe it’s just too hot to walk around drinking a hot cup of coffee? Cool things down with a frozen yogurt.

FAU has it’s very own frozen yogurt oasis located in Parliament Hall and it’s open Monday through Thursday 11-6p.m and Friday 11-5 p.m. Let your mind wander a bit while you sample the different flavors Red Mango has to offer.

4. Get Your Game Face On

Sometimes studying can be frustrating when you don’t quite understand the material or you keep reading the same line over and over and still don’t seem to get it. Put the books down and channel some of that anger into a friendly game of pool in the Student Union.

If pool isn’t your thing, try out the gaming section of the Union and talk some mad smack while joining in on a video game instead or just hang out with friends near the TV’s.

“When I want to get my mind off studying for a bit I like to hang out in the Student Union with friends and catch up on our day-to-day lives,” said junior photography major Armando Hernandez.

5.  Work Up a Sweat

You’ve been working up a brain sweat all day and now your mind is all tired out. Give it a rest and work up a different kind of sweat at the on-campus rec center. Play a game of basketball or volleyball with some friends, work on your tan out by the pool, or burn off some steam and calories in the gym.

“Going to the gym is a great stress reliever that allows you to get your mind off of studying for a while,” said sophomore architecture major Cody Gosier.

Physical activity is a good way to get oxygen flowing to your brain which can help you feel rejuvenated and more focused when you get back to studying. According to a study done by PLOS One Journal, physical exercise can help you study and retain information better.