Tagged - burnout

Tips on burnout from someone who’s been there

If you're on the road to burnout, or even burnt to a crisp already, here are some realistic tips on how to work through it!

Discouragement, motivation, and other unhelpful tips

Once you make it to hysterical laughter over the thought of the amount of work you have left to do, you’ve reached peak college nihilism. Join the club. I’m so proud of you! /s.

Waving the flag of exhaustion

We’ve grown up in a time when going to college is simply not enough to get a job. There are countless other boxes to check.

Student burnout was a big deal this past spring

After two and a half semesters of Zoom-education, UR students are ready for a change of pace. To be clear, UR students are no stranger to burnout, but it has been particularly different this past year due to the academic conditions, global pandemic, and a challenging social climate. 

Research at Rochester: Leon Harvey looks at plant proteins to explain evolutionary quirks

Currently a biochemistry graduate student, Leon Harvey reflects on his undergraduate research at the Ghaemmaghani Lab. Besides exploring the evolutionary concept known as balancing selection, Harvey shares his insight on balancing work and life.

The University’s tone deaf response to burnout

These efforts aren’t just unhelpful, but actively mocking the issues students are facing.

Muskaan’s Musings: How can we shake burnout?

The new normal just isn’t working.

The day off was an inch. We needed a mile.

We’re tired of administration giving small wins to student activists instead of addressing the underlying issues.

Everyone needs a break right now

We 100% support the decision to cancel fall break, but there has to be something to replace it.