{"id":45565,"date":"2021-11-05T09:06:47","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T13:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=45565"},"modified":"2021-11-05T09:06:47","modified_gmt":"2021-11-05T13:06:47","slug":"%e2%9b%b7-how-i-planned-my-reading-week-%e2%9c%8d%ef%b8%8f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2021\/11\/05\/%e2%9b%b7-how-i-planned-my-reading-week-%e2%9c%8d%ef%b8%8f\/","title":{"rendered":"\u26f7 How I Planned My Reading Week \u270d\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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, and university resources (like my college's Facebook page) advertised volunteering opportunities to take up during reading week. One of my peers clarified what reading week is for me: it is a week-long break. Reading is not mandatory, but it is a time during which many people read the many articles and textbook chapters they'd missed in anticipation of exam time in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On a side note, I really enjoy reading at the Kelly Library of St. Michael's College.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This year, I have a much lighter course load. My reading week will be one of leisure, which I think is much deserved after the amount of writing and graduate school planning I have done this semester. I started planning as early as September, for I wanted to travel to Alberta. It's been a long time since I last skiied, and the Banff is open to out-of-province visitors. So I booked my flight to Calgary early, and just finished up reserving the shuttle taking me from the airport to the ski town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelling within Canada, whether it be to a neighbuoring city using the Via Rail, or whether it be to a national park across the country, is often much more cost effective if reservations are made in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I recently used the GO Train to get from Union Station to Niagra Falls for a day trip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I will be visiting Banff to ski with my friends, which is a great socially distanced and physically rewarding way to socialize. Though I am not an expert, I find that practising a sport helps me build my confidence. Being able to reflect on my progression gives me a sense of pride. I liken my many-years-long journey to being a decent skiier to my academic career. It is a rigorous process that rewards merit and hard work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning a trip, too, can be hard work. But I think that being able to decide for oneself what they will do and when to do it hones the initiative and organization necessary to minimize stress. I am proud to have had the freedom to explore the country in the past, and I look forward to continuing this personal journey during reading week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This summer, I attended a jazz band performance in a Salvation Army community space in Amsterdam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Before I start my break, however. I will make sure to slot in times for which I can work on academic studies and my side hustles alike. Scheduling time to work and to take a break is important to me. It allows me to enjoy my time without stressing over the things I have to do. As such, I plan to do some reading and writing on the evenings of my week-long-trip to Alberta. This leaves the hours of daylight open for skiing and hiking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What plans do you have for your reading week? Are there any planning tools you prefer to use? Let me know in the comments below. I look forward to hearing from you! \u2665\ufe0f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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