You’ve made it through late-night study sessions, too much instant coffee, and more eFundi slides than you ever want to see again. And now? Recess is around the corner. Whether you still have one last exam to write or you’ve already slammed your laptop shut with relief… this is your sign to breathe.
Recess isn’t just about resting, it’s about resetting. Here’s how to recharge like a pro before Semester 2 rolls in:
Schedule a Date With Your Bed
Yes. Block out time. Cancel plans. Stare at the ceiling. Hibernate. Sleep like you're getting paid for it. You’ve earned it. If your pillow isn’t slightly judging you for how long you've been in bed, you’re doing it wrong.
Binge Without Regret
Forget those long eFundi lecture recordings. It’s now time for Netflix, Showmax, or TikTok deep dives. Watch whatever nonsense makes your soul happy. Korean dramas? Yes. Cat compilations? Absolutely. A 3-hour YouTube essay on a niche topic you’ll never use again? Essential.
Touch Grass (Literally, Please)
Leave your room. Go outside. Feel the sun like it’s your first time emerging from a cave. Breathe. Stare at clouds dramatically. Whisper “this is peace” like you’re in a coming-of-age film. Nature is free therapy.
Eat Real Food (or Close Enough)
You’re not just a noodle-fuelled academic weapon anymore. Recess = feeding your body something that didn’t come in a polystyrene container. Even if it’s just toast with vibes, romanticise it.
Soft Launch Your Personality Again
Talk to humans. Meet up with friends. Laugh over how your brain broke during Question 4(b). Reconnect with the people you ghosted during exams. It’s okay, they understand. (We all became academic zombies.)
Don’t Touch Your Textbooks (Yet)
This is a trap. Don’t fall for it. Give yourself at least a few days before you even look at that bag. Hide it under your bed. Burn it in your mind. Semester 2 prep can wait. This is healing time.
Reflect (Casually)
Okay, a little self-reflection won’t hurt. Ask yourself: What was chaos this semester? What do I want to not repeat? Don’t spiral, just casually plan your semester glow-up.
Whether you're heading home, staying in res, or spending recess hiding from your responsibilities, the mission is clear: recharge without guilt. Semester 2 will come. But for now? Take the break. Be dramatic. Romanticise it. Recover like the academic icon you are.
See you on the other side. ✌️
