News: holidays
PhD holiday conundrum
Being a PhD student often creates the illusion that holidays are a luxury reserved for others, overshadowed by the ceaseless pursuit of academic goals.
Getting into the Christmas spirit
![A close of a Christmas tree filled with different ornaments](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2023-11/christmas.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=QK__X5FU)
It is officially holiday season! So, here is a list of activities you can do to get into the Christmas spirit.
Victor Harbor adventures: Savouring the coast on a uni budget
In this blog post, we're spilling the beans on how to make the most of Victor Harbor without busting your budget.
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Plans for the holidays
![A hand holding a vanilla ice cream cone with a chocolate stick, in front of a blue ocean.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-11/ice-cream-1274894_1280.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=K25_YQOD)
I’m definitely the type of person that can think of a million things to do in the holidays while studying, but when the time comes I go blank.
Melbourne adventures
![A bird's eye view of the State Library of Victoria, showing people studying at desks.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-08/library-g6f39dc1ae_1280.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=wUyqkxNj)
Recently travelling to Melbourne for a short holiday, I found there was so much to do.
Quick getaway
![Glenelg jetty](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-09/danny-lau-7gdoe3plaj0-unsplash.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=EbIIlt0x)
It’s that time of the semester again – classes are halted for two weeks and we’re all itching to escape the academic life that we have been so privileged to wallow in these past few weeks.
Holidaying in Adelaide
![A white path leading up to a lighthouse, with the ocean behind it.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-07/lighthouse-gec8ee4608_1280.jpg?h=bf5d81ba&itok=qPpwrzVm)
When interstate and overseas travel may be difficult or expensive, a little getaway right in Adelaide is perfect.
Final year worries
![Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@chuklanov?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Avel Chuklanov</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/work?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a>](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-09/avel-chuklanov-dumfltmeabq-unsplash-copy.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=dK14gqpe)
This year I am heading back into my studies with renewed vigour but also a few anxieties.
Things To Do in December
![Christmas decorations](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-11/lynda-hinton-vtkjltym1rk-unsplash.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=Qw5hmGBi)
I’ve compiled a number of things that you could do in Adelaide to kick off your summer break this December.