9 Things to keep you occupied after handing in your dissertation
Whether it’s your pride and joy or the bane of your existence when you hand that final, proofed, checked and double-checked copy over to the marking gods a new world of free time opens up before you. Here are some of the best ways to make the most it:
- Binge on TV Box Sets
You’ve denied yourself this pleasure. No longer will you need to watch Peaky Blinders in the guilt plagued half hour here or there…now’s the time to binge in the glory of a full series in one sitting, episode after episode, hour after hour….
2. Take up Yoga
Swap those hours of stress, eye strain and poor posture for a haven of relaxation and tranquillity. You are a sunflower, be the sunflower.
3. Write that novel
Turn all those hours of writing experience to another project. Plot, scheme, create worlds and uncover destinies. Perhaps the novel will spark a new career path?
4. Learn to play the Piano
The average 10,000 word dissertation will contain over 30,000 characters, each one a keystroke on your computer keyboard (and that’s just your first draft). By the time you hand it in your fingers are well-trained so try turning that skill to the keyboard of a piano. Trust us; your family will LOVE hearing Imagine by John Lennon for the 50th time.
5. Take up origami
Turn all your plans, mind maps, wall charts, notes on bits of paper into paper cranes. If you have enough and can make enough legend has it you will get a first… (Not really.)
6. Reconnect with Nature
Artificial light, stale indoor air — none of that is good for you long-term. Break off the assignment shackles and say hello to mother earth. Walk barefoot on the grass in a park, gallivant lama style through a field, dance in the rain, talk to the animals. The world is your oyster!
7. Take on the challenge of a lifetime
Choose your project here and bask in the ultimate internet glory that is Pimp That Snack!
8. Start work on The Dissertation: Collector’s Edition
Everything has a Collector’s Edition these days so why should your dissertation be any different? A new cover, director’s commentary, outtakes and interviews from your tutor, flatmates and your Nan could all form parts of the Dissertation Collector’s Edition content.
9. Sleep!
You heard us! After those late nights, brain strain, eye strain, headaches and stress now’s the time to recuperate. Recharge those batteries and awake fresh for the next challenge.
Please note: Other projects, assignments, course reading, further reading, extra-curricular may still need to be finished…
