How to make the best of your Easter holiday

Safe travels back home for Easter, everyone! And if you're staying in Sofia, I hope you're still getting some quiet, home-like moments. Whether you’re catching up on sleep, spending time with family or friends, or just enjoying a good meal without rushing - it’s well deserved. But just to put this out there - try not to let the whole break slide by without touching your notes. I’m not saying you need to go full exam mode. This isn’t about guilt-tripping anyone into pulling all-nighters during Easter. It’s just a reminder that keeping a little rhythm now will make things easier when we’re all back to regular chaos. Here’s how to make both happen without losing your mind: Keep a soft structure You don’t need a strict plan, but having a basic outline helps. Something like “1 to 2 hours a day” is more than enough. Choose the time of day you feel most alert. Don’t study when you’re half-asleep or immediately after a heavy meal - you’ll hate it and it won’t stick. Try Pomodoro if you hate sitting for long 25 minutes study, 5 minutes break. Repeat a few times, and call it a day. It’s surprisingly doable even when you’re not motivated. And during the breaks, get up and move - don’t scroll. Focus on weak spots We all have those topics that felt like nonsense during lectures. Now’s the time to revisit them without pressure. No back-to-back classes means you can finally open that topic you kept “saving for later.” Use active recall Rereading is fine, but it doesn’t really help long-term. Instead, try writing stuff out from memory, doing a few flashcards, or explaining a concept out loud like you're teaching someone else. It feels weird at first, but it works. Spaced repetition—yes, Anki counts If you’ve been doing spaced repetition, keep going. If not, now’s a good time to start - even 30 minutes a day can go a long way. Reviewing older content consistently makes future exams less of a nightmare. Start with summaries If your brain is still in lazy mode, start small. Go through summaries or high-yield notes. It helps get your head back in the game without jumping straight into heavy textbooks. But also—rest. Actually rest. That includes sleeping in, hanging out with family, watching something fun, or just doing nothing without guilt. The key is not letting it become a full shutdown. A bit of effort each day keeps the momentum alive and makes life less overwhelming later. You don’t have to do a lot - just enough to not forget where you left off. You got this!