It’s the middle of January, and third quarter has just begun. Third quarter is often said to be the most miserable time of the year, with summer still months away and seemingly never-ending stacks of homework. What should be warmly welcomed by students, however, is that only 6 out of the remaining 9 weeks before spring break are full weeks.

Third quarter is host to 3 full days off, 2 early dismissals, and 1 late start. You may be wondering what you could possibly do with the extra free time, besides catching up on sleep, of course. The venues below may be of interest.

January 19 – January 21

What:  Scholastic Art Awards 2012 – Central Ohio Regional Competition

Where: Columbus College of Art & Design, Canzani Center Gallery

When: Friday- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday- 12:00 – 5:00PM

Cost: Free Admission

Open Through All Weekends

What: Cosi

When: Friday and Saturday– 10:00AM –  5:00PM. Sunday- 12:00 – 6:00PM.

Cost: $16.95 – $26.50 admission

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 

January and February- 10:00AM – 4:00PM. March- 10:00AM – 5:00PM

(Free admission on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Presidents’ Day)

Cost: $14.99 admission

Written by Annie Dunlap’15