Congratulations! You’ve made it to Week 6! Most likely, you’ve also submitted your first assignment. Well-done!
Most of you are eagerly anticipating the teaching break for the next 2 weeks. Indeed, you do deserve a short break – to recharge, to rejuvenate, and to have some fun! For the last few weeks the Learning Connection team has seen many students who are stressed about their study because they have been focused on other important things such as settling into new accommodation, a new culture and finding part-time work to support their academic pursuits. Often students fall behind with their academic work as a result juggling all of these demands. The teaching break gives you a great opportunity to catch up on your study commitments, complete assignments and bring your life back into a greater balance. Here are a few useful tips to help you enjoy your teaching break :
1) develop a study plan so that you can complete whatever is due soon
2) build in a buffer zone and allow extra time for assignments – sometimes they take longer than you expect!
3) reward yourself and build in some time for fun – plan a few outings with friends. Check out What’s On in Adelaide for a few ideas.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by stress, remember that you can always come in and chat to a Counsellor. Counselling drop-ins are available everyday during the teaching break – no appointment is necessary.
Best wishes for the break!
From the Learning Connection team
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