Long breaks disrupt routine, and returning to lectures, assignments and deadlines can feel overwhelming. STWU's Straight Talk Live Sessions on this topic point to one simple idea: rebuild your rhythm in layers.
Start with sleep and a fixed wake time, then reintroduce a light study block, then gradually restore your full academic and social calendar over one to two weeks rather than all at once.
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