Madison Harris
Madison Harris
Finals Week Gets a Moment of Calm and Community at Spelman’s Late Nite Breakfast
Finals Week Gets a Moment of Calm and Community at Spelman’s Late Nite Breakfast
With finals week in full swing, Spelman students stepped away from their textbooks late at night to enjoy a moment of rest, food and community, hosted by the Spelman College office of Student Life and Engagement.
The event offered students a chance to take a well-deserved study break while fueling up for exams with classic breakfast favorites, music and giveaways.
Held during one of the most academically demanding times of the semester, Late Nite Breakfast transformed the cafe dining space into a lively nighttime gathering in the Alma Upshaw Dining Hall. Students arrived in their comfortable clothes, balancing plates of bacon, eggs and pastries. At the same time, music blasted from the DJ booth, and friends caught up between bites.
For many students, the event provided a needed pause from the pressure of finals.
“Finals week has been just as stressful as I assumed it would be," said freshman Yazmere Bose. “With me not only being a freshman, but being in extracurriculars like the Glee club has added even more stress to my plate. Learning to balance everything while still putting time to the side for myself has been extremely hard recently."
Beyond comfort food, the event served as a reminder of care and support within the Spelman community. Student life initiatives like Late Nite Breakfast aim to center wellness by creating intentional moments of joy and rest, especially during high-stress periods, encouraging students to prioritize their well-being.
Chantana Dean, program manager for the Office of Student Life and Engagement (OSLE), reflects on the significance of the late-night breakfast.
“It is a tradition and provides space for students to connect with themselves and the Spelman community,” Dean said, “As we begin to shift towards the end of the semester, it allows them to catch their breath before getting fully engulfed with finals.”
As finals approach and academic workload continue to rise, events like Late Nite Breakfast serve as more than just a late-night meal. They create intentional space for students to pause, reflect and take care of themselves amid a demanding academic environment. For OSLE, the event is equally about nourishment and reminding students that wellness and balance are essential parts of success at Spelman, especially during moments of stress and transition.
“Life is going to be chaotic,” Dean said. “There is going to be a lot you have to juggle, work through, and struggle through. It is important to prioritize yourself, and being able to do it with your community is so important.”
With finals week in full swing, Spelman students stepped away from their textbooks late at night to enjoy a moment of rest, food and community, hosted by the Spelman College office of Student Life and Engagement.
The event offered students a chance to take a well-deserved study break while fueling up for exams with classic breakfast favorites, music and giveaways.
Held during one of the most academically demanding times of the semester, Late Nite Breakfast transformed the cafe dining space into a lively nighttime gathering in the Alma Upshaw Dining Hall. Students arrived in their comfortable clothes, balancing plates of bacon, eggs and pastries. At the same time, music blasted from the DJ booth, and friends caught up between bites.
For many students, the event provided a needed pause from the pressure of finals.
“Finals week has been just as stressful as I assumed it would be," said freshman Yazmere Bose. “With me not only being a freshman, but being in extracurriculars like the Glee club has added even more stress to my plate. Learning to balance everything while still putting time to the side for myself has been extremely hard recently."
Beyond comfort food, the event served as a reminder of care and support within the Spelman community. Student life initiatives like Late Nite Breakfast aim to center wellness by creating intentional moments of joy and rest, especially during high-stress periods, encouraging students to prioritize their well-being.
Chantana Dean, program manager for the Office of Student Life and Engagement (OSLE), reflects on the significance of the late-night breakfast.
“It is a tradition and provides space for students to connect with themselves and the Spelman community,” Dean said, “As we begin to shift towards the end of the semester, it allows them to catch their breath before getting fully engulfed with finals.”
As finals approach and academic workload continue to rise, events like Late Nite Breakfast serve as more than just a late-night meal. They create intentional space for students to pause, reflect and take care of themselves amid a demanding academic environment. For OSLE, the event is equally about nourishment and reminding students that wellness and balance are essential parts of success at Spelman, especially during moments of stress and transition.
“Life is going to be chaotic,” Dean said. “There is going to be a lot you have to juggle, work through, and struggle through. It is important to prioritize yourself, and being able to do it with your community is so important.”