Study Week approaching AND so many questions...

As fall break week is finally here, many of us (myself included) are still trying to figure out what to do during these 7 days. Comment below if I’m not the only one facing both of the following dilemmas: Study week vs. Break week. 🤯

On Carleton University’s 2018-2019 Dates & Deadlines page (bookmark this!), October 22-26 is listed as Fall Break - Classes are suspended. Thanks for clarifying that it is a FALL break. Not to sound too rational, but I think Fall break should be a time where you can have a break from schoolwork. Unless you have midterms afterwords. Then you’re stuck studying for a few days at least like me 😆

My #1 Tip for the Fall Break is....

Schedule. Plan. Schedule.

Even if you’re not someone who is organized and likes to write everything down (I’m am the complete opposite, I love the satisfaction of crossing out my to-do list with a fat marker), try having a rough schedule on how you’d like your break week to go. If you’re not into the traditional paper & pen list, try a whiteboard, sticky note walls are fun, or try a task app on your phone (Notes on iPhone tends to get boring). One of my favourites to use is Trello.com which can also sync all your information as an app on any mobile device.

I like to split my tasks into 3 subcategories: School, Errands & Personal. Those subcategories ensure that I haven’t abandoned my school work, my social life and my sanity ;P. From there, you can be as specific or vague as you’d like with each task (I like to write tentative deadlines for myself as well which I find helps me stay on track).

From me to you, enjoy the break & make the most of the next 7 days.

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Till next time,

Fatima

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