{"id":36367,"date":"2018-11-06T11:26:09","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T16:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=36367"},"modified":"2018-11-06T11:26:09","modified_gmt":"2018-11-06T16:26:09","slug":"balancing-studying-and-relaxation-during-reading-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2018\/11\/06\/balancing-studying-and-relaxation-during-reading-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Balancing Studying and Relaxation During Reading Week"},"content":{"rendered":"We've gotten through it, the first half of the semester. The long-awaited\u00a0Fall Reading Week is finally here. For many of us, it's a welcomed break from the demanding\u00a0schedule of classes and early mornings. For others, relaxation is hard to think about as the next round of exams loom in the distance.\u00a0 Although I myself have an exam coming up later in the month, I'm also looking forward to going home, spending time with family, and chilling out for a while. Here's my plan for a relaxing, yet productive reading week.\r\n\r\nTaking Advantage of Your Time Off\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n\"Reading\r\n\r\nAs I'm headed home for the week, I'm taking advantage of having an ensuite bathroom for the first time since moving into residence- and hosting a spa night for myself! Picking up some new bath products can be a great way to unwind, as well as stocking up on tea and plenty of snacks. I fully plan on turning on Netflix\u00a0and kicking back for at least part of the week.\r\n\r\nMaking a List of My Responsibilities- and Keeping Myself in Check<\/strong>\r\n\r\nI often feel tied to my class schedule, doing things based on what class is coming up. A sudden break in classes when the semester hasn't\u00a0ended yet can end up throwing me off, so staying on top of what I need to do can make all the difference. Making lists and jotting down a reasonable study plan for the week is a good idea, since a week off from classes can be a valuable time to catch up on work. I plan to bring home some study guides to further aid my will to study.\r\n\r\nMaking the Most of Your Break<\/strong>\r\n\r\nReading Week is the ultimate time to kick back and relax. I plan on taking the time to hang out with friends and catch up with family, or check out a library on campus that's sure to be empty and quiet during the week.\r\n\r\nSome other ideas for this week:\r\n