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A Sea of Free Periods, or Thanks Neptun, I'll Handle This Too
If you’re studying in higher education, you’ve probably become very familiar – perhaps too familiar – with Neptun. When Neptun the God takes on a life of its own and tramples your carefully crafted schedule and your dreams of an easy semester, it’s no wonder the upcoming months might seem a bit bleak.
For students in the same boat, we recommend our latest post full of survival tips! Here are the tips from the Y Generation Student Union!
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Begged for a better class time and would have sold your soul twice over just to avoid that 8 AM class or the last seminar of the evening on the basics of economics? No matter how you patched it up, you couldn’t fix the holes in your schedule? Before you panic or curse loudly, try to look at the positive side of the situation! Whether you’re at home or not, you’ve got some free time. Use it wisely!
1. Travel Around!
Depending on how much free time you have, take a trip around the city. If someone else is similarly unfortunate with their schedule, there’s nothing more exciting than going on a discovery trip together. Believe it or not, even as a Budapest local, the city can still surprise you if you look in the right places! Have you been to Római-part, Budai Arborétum, Jókai-kert, Építészpince, Trefort-kert, Wekerle-telep, or the Garden of Philosophers? If not, grab your bag and explore the city!
2. Exercise!
It’s possible that although you promised at the beginning of summer, “this summer will be different, I won’t lounge on the couch for two months,” the resolution wasn’t followed by actions. It’s never too late to start exercising: go for a jog along the Danube or sign up at a gym near your campus and get in shape now!
3. Study!
While it might not sound like the most enticing program at first, think about how much time you can save. During those otherwise wasted hours, you can prepare for your subjects, improve yourself, and progress with your studies. This leaves more time for weekends and evenings when you can do what you really want. Sounds pretty good now, right? To make sure it’s not just an empty resolution, plan exactly what, when, and where you will study between your classes!
4. Get a Job!
Many companies offer part-time, flexible jobs tailored specifically for students. Choose a student job that ideally relates to your studies, so you can earn money while gaining relevant work experience. Plus, when it comes to gaining experience, the saying “the sooner, the better” truly applies. You’ll have a huge advantage entering the job market if you gain practical knowledge during your university years! Our student union can help you with this!
What are you waiting for?
