News: summer break
Finding your motivation to get through this exam period
Exams can be intense and draining, but finding the right mindset and motivation to get through them is key.
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Staycation
As the heat rises and the academic dust settles, it's time to dive into the ultimate adventure: the staycation.
PhD holiday conundrum
Being a PhD student often creates the illusion that holidays are a luxury reserved for others, overshadowed by the ceaseless pursuit of academic goals.
Summer Staples
![A woman floating in a flamingo floaty in the ocean](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2023-11/summer-staples.png?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=iSn92yTU)
As spring is coming to a close, it is time to update your life and collect a few staple pieces to survive and thrive in the new season.
Heading home for summer break as an international student
Uni life is a wild ride, and let's be real, nothing beats the excitement of heading back home during those semester breaks. Whether you're from a different state or a globe-trotting international student, that sweet reunion with family and friends is something to look forward to. I asked some of my international student friends what some of the things they had to prepare for included - and so let's first dive into visa stuff:
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My summer bucket list
![A collection of palm trees with a the sun and a blue sky in the background](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2023-10/summer-bucket-list.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=qdswZJr2)
Instead of studying for exams, I have been procrastinating by creating a Summer bucket list. And while I highly advise you to not procrastinate and do your homework, planning activities to do over Summer is a lot of fun.