UPDATE: Students at Chico State University are taking a much-needed break from finals stress during a cozy gathering at the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center on December 9, 2025. The event, designed to provide a relaxing atmosphere, features students decorating quilt squares while enjoying warm bowls of ramen.
With finals week now in full swing, many students are feeling the pressure. The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center’s program coordinator, Jojo Carranza, emphasized the importance of this event. “We’re kind of having a destress day,” Carranza stated. “Finals are coming up, so we thought something nice, warm, and cozy to eat would be cool, along with a little creative crafting to help ease the mind.”
Students like Kesar Mann and Kalpit Sharma are fully engaged, making their ramen bowls while personalizing quilt tiles. Each participant selects a color and uses art supplies to decorate their squares, which will be tied together as a community project.
This gathering is part of a series of events hosted by the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center throughout the academic year. Carranza highlighted the center’s mission: “What we like to do is bring students together. We want to help build connections and create a sense of culture within our community. Our goal is to ensure everyone feels included and has a home away from home.”
As finals loom, this event not only provides nourishment but also fosters a supportive community, helping students recharge before tackling their exams. The creative and social aspects serve as a reminder of the importance of mental well-being during stressful times.
Students looking for relief and camaraderie during finals week are encouraged to participate in upcoming events, as the Cross-Cultural Leadership Center continues to support the student body through this challenging period.
Stay tuned for more updates on how students at Chico State are navigating finals week and the various initiatives aimed at ensuring their well-being.
