Studying is important, obvs. But you know what else is important? Taking time to stop studying, switch off, and start unwinding.
It helps you recharge and revitalise - having fun is an underrated brain hack that helps your mental health and overall wellbeing. And as it's Mental Health Awareness Week, you owe it yourself to take time out for enjoyment.
Check out these fun SU events:
Frisbee Golf Tournament | Mon-Fri, 11:00-15:00 each day | Collect equipment from SU Reception
Sunset Sip & Paint | Mon 11 May | 16:00-18:00 | By the lakes
Making Stress-relief Kits with VTeam | Tues 12 May | 10:30-15:30 | The Atrium
Paddington Film Screening | Tues 12 May | 17:00-20:30 | The Atrium
SU Makes... Butterfly Terrariums | Wed 13 May | 12:00-17:00 | The Atrium
SU Miniature Farm | Thurs 14 May | 10:00-16:00 | Outside the Silberrad
Wellbeing Walk | Thurs 14 May | 15:00-15:30 | Meet at SU Reception
AirHop - Try It On Us (Social Sport Event) | Fri 15 May | 11:00-17:00 | Meet at SU Reception
Colchester Castle Park: Park Run | Sat 16 May | 08:00-10:00 | Meet at SU Reception
And your fave regular nightlife events are still on - sometimes a little sing-song at Milk It or a boogie at FED is all you need.