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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCatch up on\nreading and get ahead on assignments <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the most obvious thing to do during reading week and\nthe main reason why it is there. Having a week of no planned or structured\nlearning means you can tailor your time to what you need to focus on most.\nPerhaps you have some essential readings you have fallen behind on, or have a\nload of assignments due in a few weeks on the same day. If so, this is the\nperfect time to both catch up and get ahead on your degree. Trust me, you will\nthank yourself for it later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Create a study\nschedule\/plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The second half of a semester generally tends to be the\nbusier one; that\u2019s why creating a study plan may be an effective use of your\ntime. Go through your diary and note down all the important upcoming academic\ndates and create a list of what needs to be prioritised most. Setting yourself\npersonal deadlines is also something I find helps when I have a lot of work\nimpending. For instance, writing down the amount of work I need to have done on\na particular assignment by a certain date is massively beneficial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Reflect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is equally important to set aside time to reflect on your\nprogress so far and appreciate all of your achievements. Sometimes university\nworkloads can be overwhelming which leads us to being overly hard on ourselves.\nAcknowledge all your accomplishments to date and know that you are doing all\nthe necessary things to ensure you will get the most out of your degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Job hunt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Possibly most applicable to third years, it might be a good\nidea to start looking around and see what graduate jobs are being advertised.\nAt the same time, brush up on your CV, LinkedIn profile and personal statement\nwriting skills so that you have them at your disposal when it comes to\napplying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clean and tidy up<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n They do say, a tidy home is a tidy mind (or something like\nthat anyway). Why not have a clear out and declutter the junk in your room and\nwardrobe. This can be fulfilling in a number of ways and a good stress-buster.\nTaking all your unwanted items to a charity shop or recycling centre means you\nare also doing something worthwhile with things that are simply just gathering\ndust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Relax and refresh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n No-one expects you to work relentlessly during your reading\nweek which is why it is equally important to take time for yourself and catch a\nbreak. Grab a book, go for a walk, or maybe do some meditating, but just remember\nto maintain a healthy work-life balance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Make time for\nfamily and friends <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You will find that a lot of people will head home during\ntheir reading week to not only seek some home comforts for a while but to also\nspend time with family and friends. Support from back home is crucial for\ngetting through stressful times at uni and I\u2019m sure your nan will be over the\nmoon to have a cuppa tea and chat. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Although not getting the same half terms as schools and colleges, some university students are blessed with having something called a reading week. 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