Things Students Should Do During Holiday Semester Break

You’ve turned in your final exams and papers, the holidays are over, and now it’s time to relax and take a break between your fall and spring semester. However, being a student means that you are never entirely ‘on a break.’ You might be taking a January or winter intensive class. Or, even if you aren’t in school, you are likely thinking about applying for jobs in the future, whether you are graduating in the fall or looking for a summer job or internship. You might also be practicing to take the exams you need to get into graduate school, such as the MCAT or GREs. You might even need to begin gathering research for your upcoming honors thesis or dissertation or another daunting long research project. Regardless, it is important to use this time productively and to keep your brain active. Even challenging yourself to read more complex material, stay abreast of current events, and to keep an eye out for potential opportunities like future jobs can be a good way to ensure that these weeks are not wasted.

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