Exams can be a stressful time in a student’s life. The pressure to perform well, the late-night cramming, and the constant worry about the results definitely can take a toll on your mental and physical well-being. But fret not! To help you break free from the clutches of exam stress, we’ve put together a list of five fun activities that are easily accessible via public transport.
Let’s GOOO!!
1. PLAY VIDEO GAMES BUT IN REAL LIFE
The Bomb Battle Picture
The most common stress reliever especially for boys is video games! However, have you ever experienced immersive video games in real life? Imagine you and your team are the characters in the game that carry a mission to defuse a bomb in order to save the city. Fantastic, right? You can have this experience at The Bomb Battle, Berjaya Times Square.It is open daily from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. There are 2 ways to reach there, whether you can stop at Hang Tuah LRT Station and walk around 10 minutes or you can simply take Monorail and stop at Imbi Station, which is directly connected to Berjaya Times Square mall.
2. VISIT MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY
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3. BATIK PAINTING
Jadi Batek Picture
Discover the perfect blend of therapeutic creativity in a serene haven for your mind. Dive into the world of artistic expression at Malaysia’s largest batik handicraft hub, JADI BATEK, nestled in the heart of Kuala Lumpur on Jalan Inai, Imbi. There are various activities that you can do such as batik colouring, batik drawing & colouring, totebag, scarf batik drawing and even pareo batik drawing. The starting price for the workshop is RM 35 and above. Don’t have talent? Don’t worry as you will be guided by the Batik Artist. The nearest public transport is MRT TRX and walks around 350 metres only.
4. HIKING
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Doing some physical activity also can reduce your stress level. Therefore, you can find fresh air and burn some calories by hiking! If you are living in the city, you can head up to Taman Tugu and experience a full loop of the main trails which is a total of 5 km. The best part is the trails are suitable for people of all fitness levels and age groups. You can choose any day to come here as it is open daily from 7 am until 6:30 pm and free entrance. The nearest MRT & LRT station to Taman Tugu is Muzium Negara which is just 2 min walk away.
5. KARAOKE
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Karaoke is more than just singing for fun but it is also a stress reliever. Singing releases endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals, which can significantly reduce stress and anxiety. But have you ever heard about karaoke in a quiet place? Yes, the place is named A Quiet Place located in Bukit Bintang. Experiencing luxury karaoke with besties as soon as your exam paper is over is definitely a great decision that you can make. Not only karaoke but there is also a mini studio and GeTai. It is open from 12 p.m. until 3 a.m. You can take a monorail from Hang Tuah LRT Station and stop at Bukit Bintang Station.
6. RUG TUFTING
Good Times DIY Tufting
For those who want to release stress while expressing their inner designer side, rug tufting is definitely a good idea for you. It is a new trend in Malaysia therefore you should join a tufting workshop at Good Times DIY Tufting, located in MyTOWN Shopping Center. Afraid that you’re not creative? Don’t panic, just pick from a range of cute designs or customise your very own! The price is according to the size of frame you choose, starting from RM 140 until RM 230. It is open daily 10am, 2pm and 5pm. In order to go there, you can stop at Chan Sow Lin LRT Station, then walk for 11 minutes. After that, you can enjoy and unleash your creativity.
