UM Surabaya Student Affairs Share Tips on Filling Holiday Time for Students to Stay Productive

College holidays are the moment that students have been waiting for, during college holidays of course academic activities related to the campus change 1800. During semester breaks, campuses usually give long holidays. There is a lot of time that students can do so that the holidays remain productive.

UM Surabaya Student Affairs Khoirul Anam shares tips on spending time off to stay productive for students.

First, according to Khoirul, what must be done is to develop hobbies or things you like. This is one way to increase self-commitment and provides many benefits for physical health and mental health. Hobbies owned by students if developed will improve soft skills and knowledge. In addition, you can do hobbies in different ways or make variations of activities so you don't get bored easily.

"If our hobby has a high selling value, we can develop this hobby into a business opportunity during college holidays so that this hobby can be developed into a business opportunity that we have," he said Friday (4/8/23)

Second, participating in student organization activities. In the world of lectures, of course there are lots of activities outside the class schedule that can provide new experiences such as participating in student organizations. Activities in student organizations can fill the free time they have during college holidays.

According to Khoirul, participating in student organizations can provide several benefits such as expanding the network, forming a better mindset, improving communication skills, training leadership, and most importantly learning time management.

"These benefits are very important in preparation for entering the world of work, besides that we can also learn specific skills that are in line with organizational goals," he added.

Third, add to the collection of readings. Reading books during holidays will bring a different atmosphere, because students will feel more productive and gain knowledge. Choose a book genre that you like so you don't get bored easily.

Reading can help students gain knowledge and improve skills.

Fourth, maintain a healthy body. Carrying out daily activities requires a healthy body physically and spiritually. Even though they are on vacation and in their comfort zone, students must maintain a healthy lifestyle such as getting enough sleep and not staying up late, maintaining a healthy diet, drinking lots of water and exercising regularly.