Spring break is the perfect time to rest and recharge, especially after a stressful second year at university.
Unit 2 has been overwhelming, and I’ve felt burned out. There were a lot of conflicts and issues in my course, which created a mental burden and made me feel unsafe at times. Not everyone seemed happy, and that added to the stress. I had to juggle a ton of assignments and respond to countless messages from my cohort, which was exhausting. Honestly, I often didn’t want to collaborate with others-I just wanted to focus on my own work. While I learned a lot about teamwork, it’s not my strength, and I prefer doing things my way without compromising.
As an artist, I also struggle with feedback, whether it’s positive or negative. I want my work to reflect who I am, not be shaped by others’ opinions. Group activities, meetings, and exchanging ideas with classmates weren’t enjoyable for me this year, maybe because I’m feeling more independent.
That’s why spring break was such a great opportunity to take a step back and relax. I also got the chance to pitch my card game to a board game company, which was an exciting and valuable experience. It’s my first time creating a board game, and I’d love to work on it more when I have free time. Overall, I enjoyed spring break so much more than my Unit 2 of university. Unit 2 has been a tough experience compared to Unit 2.
