Getting the most out of reading week
Published on 25 October 12
Reading week gives you the perfect opportunity to catch up, take a breath and get on top of your workload.
Check your course has a reading week
Before you put a big red mark through all of your lectures and seminars in your diary, make sure your course does have a reading week, as not all courses do. If you’re unsure whether your course has a reading week, check with your school. Click here to find out how to contact your school.
Reading week, isn’t that another way of saying half term?
Not exactly, you are expected to be proactive with your learning so, although there are no timetabled lectures or seminars for **most** students during reading week, that doesn’t mean it’s a holiday. Reading week gives you the chance to catch up on anything you may be lagging behind with, whether it’s reading or work, and to make sure you know what you need to do for the rest of the semester.
Although, this doesn’t mean you have to stay around Manchester. Many students take this opportunity to travel home and catch up with friends and family. If you’ve been feeling a little homesick, reading week gives you the chance to continue studying whilst being at home.
Catch up and take a breath
You are expected to work during reading week but make sure you give yourself some time to have a break and a rest from all of your studying.
If you’re new to Manchester you can really explore what Manchester has to offer. Check out our Make the most of Manchester article to see where other students like to spend their free time in Manchester or go and discover new places whilst you have a break from timetabled lectures.
Activities in Manchester
There are plenty of activities and events taking place during reading week to keep you occupied. Check out the list of events for the Manchester science festival for activities from free lectures to interactive events.
The library holds workshops that you can attend for free, so why not sign yourself up for some. Here's a list of the upcoming workshops and how to sign up. You can also get involved with events taking place at the John Ryland’s Library on Deansgate, click here to find out more.
For more details about what's happening around Mancester, check out our weekly What’s On article for a full list of events on and around campus.
Student blogs
You can see what other students have gotten up to during reading week by reading their blogs and seeing how they passed the time.
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We’ve also gathered tips from students about what they like to do during reading week and we’ve collected their top ten suggestions.
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