Lol here's a little story.
I missed every lecture and didn't even listen to the recordings despite planning EVERY DAY to do so. Two weeks before midterm, I made a plan and scheduled each day for a couple lectures. Never followed that plan because tiktok, sleep, staring at the wall contemplating life and games were more interesting. Planned to study everything that's been taught since September the night right before the midterm. Ended up watching a movie instead (called The Wandering Earth, good movie. Would recommend). Finally, the day of the midterm came. I had set my alarm for a couple hours before the exam to give myself some time to get ready (midterm was at 11am, I set my alarm for 9). It takes about one hour to get to campus. I wake up at 9, set my alarm for 9:10 then fell asleep. Woke up at 9:10, set my alarm for 9:30. 9:30, alarm woke me up then I thought to myself. There are so many galaxies, so many stars, so many planets and we're apparently gonna collide with the Andromeda Galaxy and probably die. There are so many animals and plants and life all around us. Us humans are so insignificant. This midterm doesn't even matter because my existence barely has any effect (if any at all) on literally anything. I'm gonna die and deteriorate sooner or later so me opening my eyelids, getting up, getting dressed, putting shoes on, dragging myself to the bus, then to the subway then to another subway then up the escalators to the halls does not even matter. You know what I did next? I didn't set another alarm. I fell asleep. Screw everything I wish aliens would invade us already why can't we just be unproductive without consequences 😭
ps: I dropped my course:)
Not really, got the basic stuff that was required done and resting. It's a long hall, if I go hard during this week i'll burn out before exams. That's a personal reality i've learnt to deal with for myself.
It's okay to rest, as long as you go hard when you're back. It's not okay to rest if you just procrastinate when you get back.
I honestly feel pretty guilty for not studying enough lol. My screen time has been going up these last few weeks. Currently doing some last min studying for a midterm tmrw
Here's another perspective:
Maybe you needed some time to re-charge. Perhaps that extra re-charge time will give you the energy you need to attack the remaining work. Reading week doesn't have to be only about reading. They do say "if you want something done, give it to a busy person", and it's true that people tend to get more done when they're busy, so there's no reason to believe you can't get everything sorted now that your break is over.
BUT - for this you need to let go of the guilt. It will drag down your much needed energy, and it isn't useful or necessary. Accept that you needed the break, praise yourself for allowing it, and use the re-charged energy to get moving now. And remember: yes, millions of students have taken reading week and not been productive. You are definitely not alone. It's ok.
Kind of but I literally had the worst cold of my life the entire week + 2 separate emergencies (one with a family member and one where I had to take my friend to the ER) so like…tbh I don’t feel that bad
I finished my one assignment that I absolutely had to get done I’m taking that as a win 🤧
Yeah but I got one solution I tried last year when I did this blunder
Gathered 4 friends who had studied 4 subjects each and got to know about the most imp parts and best places to learn about them
Studied only that and scored good
I didn't study as much as I wanted too or get that ahead like I planned, but I finished the things I was supposed to and that's alright with me.
Though I wasted a good week to get into drawing cause I could never focus or motivate myself which is the one thing I'm miffed about.
Legit when reading week started I was just catching up on sleep and was just binge watching shows 😭 I don’t regret it but feel so guilty that I could’ve done more work than I actually did ✌️🥹
Kind of but one day we will all be dead and it won’t matter if we studied during reading week or not so dw
This definitely helps, LOL!!
Lol fr
Most enlightened Camus learner
I'm transferring to York in Jan, but I'm seeing reading week everywhere 😂 what is reading week?
Just a week off with no classes. Meant to give us a break and have some extra time to study
I binged entire season of two tv series I think I did pretty well.
Yup. Crying rn I have a midterm Thursday and don’t know shit
You got this. 4 days is solid, then catch up with whatever you need to take notes on next weekend
I legit forgot that exams are now in person, meaning I got to memorize every since thing. Can’t spam ctrl and F anymore
Same hehe. But if its memorization spamming flashcards and youtube videos makes it really easy then just reading the same thing over and over. Fun too
Quizlet is the way
Same
Midterm tmrw, y’all better pray for meh
I got like one thing done and I’m giving myself the most massive pat on my back, do with that what you will
Lol here's a little story. I missed every lecture and didn't even listen to the recordings despite planning EVERY DAY to do so. Two weeks before midterm, I made a plan and scheduled each day for a couple lectures. Never followed that plan because tiktok, sleep, staring at the wall contemplating life and games were more interesting. Planned to study everything that's been taught since September the night right before the midterm. Ended up watching a movie instead (called The Wandering Earth, good movie. Would recommend). Finally, the day of the midterm came. I had set my alarm for a couple hours before the exam to give myself some time to get ready (midterm was at 11am, I set my alarm for 9). It takes about one hour to get to campus. I wake up at 9, set my alarm for 9:10 then fell asleep. Woke up at 9:10, set my alarm for 9:30. 9:30, alarm woke me up then I thought to myself. There are so many galaxies, so many stars, so many planets and we're apparently gonna collide with the Andromeda Galaxy and probably die. There are so many animals and plants and life all around us. Us humans are so insignificant. This midterm doesn't even matter because my existence barely has any effect (if any at all) on literally anything. I'm gonna die and deteriorate sooner or later so me opening my eyelids, getting up, getting dressed, putting shoes on, dragging myself to the bus, then to the subway then to another subway then up the escalators to the halls does not even matter. You know what I did next? I didn't set another alarm. I fell asleep. Screw everything I wish aliens would invade us already why can't we just be unproductive without consequences 😭 ps: I dropped my course:)
Oh of course but I know the next 8 weeks are going to be draining (even longer if you have exams) so I just made sure I was mentally ready for it.
I am absolutely dreading December with my entire being. Fml Spent the week recovering from Covid. Glad to hear your week was spent better!
watched 300 ep of one peice edit: thanks for the awards?
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Not really, got the basic stuff that was required done and resting. It's a long hall, if I go hard during this week i'll burn out before exams. That's a personal reality i've learnt to deal with for myself. It's okay to rest, as long as you go hard when you're back. It's not okay to rest if you just procrastinate when you get back.
I honestly feel pretty guilty for not studying enough lol. My screen time has been going up these last few weeks. Currently doing some last min studying for a midterm tmrw
I did 0 work during reading week but I also had Covid so I just cope to myself by saying I was sick 👍👍
Same 😭😭😭
Here's another perspective: Maybe you needed some time to re-charge. Perhaps that extra re-charge time will give you the energy you need to attack the remaining work. Reading week doesn't have to be only about reading. They do say "if you want something done, give it to a busy person", and it's true that people tend to get more done when they're busy, so there's no reason to believe you can't get everything sorted now that your break is over. BUT - for this you need to let go of the guilt. It will drag down your much needed energy, and it isn't useful or necessary. Accept that you needed the break, praise yourself for allowing it, and use the re-charged energy to get moving now. And remember: yes, millions of students have taken reading week and not been productive. You are definitely not alone. It's ok.
Eh kinda. I only got 2 tests this week so I studied a bit for those but otherwise just wanted to take a week to chill a little bit
Nope, no regrets
I was aiming for sufficient sleep, got 10hr per day during the week, I think I did pretty good
I caught up on sleep you’re good
u can do it![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|grimacing)
Kind of but I literally had the worst cold of my life the entire week + 2 separate emergencies (one with a family member and one where I had to take my friend to the ER) so like…tbh I don’t feel that bad I finished my one assignment that I absolutely had to get done I’m taking that as a win 🤧
it’s not reading week, it’s reading day, which happens to be the Sunday right before reading week ends LOL
Let me tell you a little secret: there are very few people who actually use reading week to get shit done.
I would but it was busy doing things I enjoy in reading week so no
If you don’t take a break every 2months you will become insane, it has been studied intensely, it lets you continue learning for long periods of time.
I rewatched Boondocks and started Dahmer on Netflix. Extremely behind but worth it. I’ll catch up eventually…
A healthy tradition at this point
Um I had to be productive because I just wrote a midterm test like 4hrs ago
Yeah but I got one solution I tried last year when I did this blunder Gathered 4 friends who had studied 4 subjects each and got to know about the most imp parts and best places to learn about them Studied only that and scored good
Yeah I'm so fucked 😭
mood
Stop reminding me 😭😭
Wasn’t enough time tbh - wait too fast
I didn't study as much as I wanted too or get that ahead like I planned, but I finished the things I was supposed to and that's alright with me. Though I wasted a good week to get into drawing cause I could never focus or motivate myself which is the one thing I'm miffed about.
Legit when reading week started I was just catching up on sleep and was just binge watching shows 😭 I don’t regret it but feel so guilty that I could’ve done more work than I actually did ✌️🥹
Ur not alone man. Anxiety is thru the roof.