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3 Ways High School Students Can Make the Most of Their Holidays

Holidays are a great time for high school students to recharge, relax, and engage in activities that they enjoy. But it can be easy to get caught up in doing nothing or wasting time on activities that don’t add value (like watching Netflix all day). It’s essential to use your holidays wisely to set yourself up for success in the upcoming term. Here are three things high school students can do to make the most of their holidays.

Pursue a passion project

One of the best ways to make the most of your holidays is to pursue a passion project. It could be anything that you’re interested in, like learning a new language, playing an instrument, coding, or cooking. Not only will this keep you engaged, but it can also add a new skill to your resume.

Read a lot

Reading is an excellent way to improve your language and comprehension skills, broaden your horizons, and enhance your imagination. You could read books on any topic you find fascinating, like biographies, fiction, or non-fiction. Additionally, reading academic articles in subjects you’ll study next term could help prepare you for class ahead of time.

Get ahead in your studies

You don’t have to wait until school starts to begin studying for next semester. You could get ahead by revising what you learned this term, learning new concepts that you’ll encounter in the upcoming term, and going over feedback on assignments and homework. Doing so will help you stay on top of your studies and be prepared for what’s coming next.

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We have heaps more study and wellbeing tips and exercises on our website here.