How to Make the Most of Your PTO

If you’re anything like me, you want to make the most of whatever free time you have. As the summer has continued on, I hope you have gotten a chance to do something fun—whether it’s going to the beach, having relaxed mornings in your town or city, even venturing away from home to discover new … Continue reading How to Make the Most of Your PTO

Seeking Solitude in Isolation

This is the story of how I decided seeking solitude in isolation was a good idea. UVA has been doing Break Days for students’ mental health and because we no longer have a week of spring break off from school due to the pandemic. For my break days, I told myself that I would not want to do work or make it a catch up day. It’s tempting to use the day off as a way to get back on track with classes or even get ahead, for overachievers. But the way I see it - these break days are few and in between. I want to use them wisely and maybe challenge myself in how I spend my free time.