Ivy League schools took extraordinary steps to help students cope with the election of Donald Trump this week, telling them they could color with crayons, play with Lego, and enjoy milk and cookies.

Both Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania offered students the option to skip classes and exams, creating a “mental health day” following Trump’s victory, according to the Harvard Crimson.

At Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, a student “Self-Care Suite” offered students the chance to play with Legos, scribble with crayons and tuck into milk and cookies “in recognition of these stressful times,” according to The Free Press.

Similarly, Dartmouth College stepped in after Kamala Harris’s 2024 loss, organizing a “decompression dinner” at the scenic Moosilauke Ravine Lodge to give students a break from campus and political tension.

The invitation encouraged attendees to bring a book, a craft, and a friend for an evening of relaxation, according to a schedule obtained by The Daily Caller.

Dartmouth College is one of the world’s leading academic institutions and a member of the Ivy League

Dartmouth also established “listening circles” and safe spaces on campus Democrat students.

These gatherings, designed as safe spaces, aimed to foster shared reflection without policy debates or campaign strategy discussions.

Organizers promised a supportive environment for students to openly share “hopes, concerns, and reflections” on the nation’s future, emphasizing the community’s well-being during politically charged times.