I LOVE LOVE LOVE shopping online.I don't have the patience to go to the mall,hunt for a parking space and then fight the crowds inside.However,when I do go to the mall,our Dillards,Nordstroms and Eddie Bauer are all very near each other.That at least is very convienent.
As you can probably tell,I am all about convienence.
I do try to hit the mall a couple of times during the holiday season.I enjoy all the festive trappings.
Here in Kansas City we have an upscale outdoor mall called the Country Club Plaza and the entire area (4 blocks each way)are decorated with Christmas lights.Its beautiful,especially if it is snowing.
As for not having your shopping done,you should be thinking of school and not that.You will have plenty of time after finals to do your holiday shopping.