Emily-Rose Rolfe, Lifestyle Editor, poses as your post-essay party planner
RECEIVING marks for an essay/dissertation is always received with a mixture of trepidation, fear, desperation, curiosity, and speculation. Once you have collated all the marks, the result of blood, sweat, and long hours in the library – what do you do? Giving yourself a pat on the back and a chocolate bar just won’t make the grade. So, whether you’re still slogging through exams and are looking for a light at the end of the tunnel, or if you’re feeling restless but relieved, read on…
Collate a scrapbook. It sounds like something out of a 1980s American Rom-Com, but it ensures your memories aren’t sucked into the black hole, Facebook timeline. Have an art attack session with a friend or two – cut out photos and captioning them takes you on a trip down memory lane, even if you don’t quite remember the snaps taken after midnight. Enjoy going Regina George on your friends.
Revitalise a trip to the Beach. Cycle to Exmouth, Sidmouth or Teignmouth. This will blow the library cobwebs away and build your bikini body to perfection. Riding a bike is also very-2013, Bradley Wiggens’ Olympic legacy lives on and studies are emerging weekly about the perks of cycling. I look forward to seeing your Instagrams.
Train to run a marathon. Proactive and philanthropic – what’s not to love? Get a couple of your gal pals together and train daily around Exeter’s luscious scenery. Research Devon-based charities and get in touch with them, ask them what running a marathon could do for their team. Devon has a range of well-loved and respected charities. As an added bonus, you can trek through Exeter’s surprisingly good charity shops for a fun fancy dress costume.
Learn how to dance. Celebrating normally translates into partying hard. Why don’t you learn how to move your body properly? Take some salsa, hip-hop, jazz, ballet, or zumba classes and impress your friends after they escape from exam stupor.
Enjoy letting your hair down!
Emily-Rose Rolfe, Print Lifesytle Editor
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