When I started my first year at the University of Toronto, I had as little a clue about what a ‘reading week’ was as much as I had a clue about rocket science. People talked about anticipating this twice-a-year event,…
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Why it’s okay to have an unproductive reading week
Reading week is for getting work done (it’s even implied in the name) but, of all the reading weeks I’ve experienced while at university, it’s probably fair to say they are the time when my productivity is at its lowest.…
How I Plan Reading Week (plus some mental break ideas)
Happy Reading Week everyone! Now that the well-anticipated break is finally here, I’m trying my best to plan how my week will go. If you’re like me, you’re struggling to find the balance of taking actual breaks while also catching…
How I beat the winter blues during reading week
During the winter term of first year, I stayed at my residence on campus for reading week. There was nothing wrong about this except…I felt very depressed. I still don’t know the exact cause. I vividly remember that I was…
Starting again after Reading Week
First week back and I feel I’m already struggling to keep up. During Reading Week, I decided to take a break for myself, and unfortunately I was not as productive as I had hoped I’d be. However, I must admit…
My current favourite shows on Netflix
Netflix shows are great for passing time, but they can also be good for way more than that. Some Netflix shows have taught me valuable life lessons or helped me master a language that I’d been trying to learn. For…
Get It Together Before Reading Week Ends!
Hey there! If you’re like me, then you’re probably waaaay behind on the schoolwork you were meant to finish this reading week. I always tell myself that I’ll complete everything by the halfway mark, so then I can relax for…
Being Restful and Productive During Reading Week
Congratulations everyone! We have finally made it to Reading Week! These last two weeks have been extremely stressful, and I found myself in an endless cycle of waking up, attending lectures, and then going home and immediately start studying. Last…
What am I doing with my summer?? – A Contemplation
I miss my cat, my parents and the food (in no particular order)…
Logging My Reading Week
For this Reading Week, I challenged myself to keep a daily log to see what worked in keeping me productive and what didn’t. Here it is: Thursday My Reading Week officially begins after I submit an assignment and head home.…