Reading Week is a tradition of UIC. During this week, classes are suspended. Reading Week aims to encourage UICer to relax from busy study life and also adjust their study tempo.
Review and study
Yang Jie, a third-year student
"Compared to regular weeks, Reading Week provides an entire period to study. So it's a perfect chance for me to prepare for exams systematically and digest difficult knowledge."
Yang Jie studies at Learning Resource Centre
In her first year of Reading Week, Yang recalled that she listed study goals and used time management skills to complete them. She is satisfied with the result and would continue her plan.
Prepare for competition
Fu Yifan, a third-year student
"Reading Week is a great time for me to prepare for the 'Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship' Competition. In this period, it's easier to go for teachers for consultation or arrange a group discussion."
Yu Yifan, along with his team members, won the Second Prize at the 11th National College Student "Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship" Competition, Guangdong province.
"In Reading Week, teachers would spare time for students who need help. So we could seize this chance for academic advice and instructions for the competition."
Preparing for IELTS
Ma Zhuoheng, a third-year student
Ma said it's a good time for him to prepare for the IELTS test.
Ma prepared for IELTS
Ma decided to spend Reading Week doing IELTS exercises. He believes practices make better exam results.
Reading for fun
Zhao Yuhan, a second-year student
Zhao decided to read some books during Reading Week. She finds herself always reading for information but seldom reading for fun.
Books in Zhao's bookshelf
Zhao also made a reading list for Reading Week. She expressed the hope of making more "book friends" in UIC.
Joining voluntary service
Guo Jierui, a fourth-year student
In August this year, Guo participated in the "Campus Accessibility Construction" group jointly implemented by colleges. As a result, the project team has put the toolkit into production, which can be applied to the UIC campus in the future. To promote the project, Guo plans to take advantage of Reading Week to test the feasibility of the toolkit on the campus.
Guo Jierui participated in Zhuhai culture promotional activity
Guo is busy with his Final Year Project. However, he added that Reading Week is an excellent time to adjust his schedule to spare some time for volunteering activities outside the campus.
Sports and Training
Zhou Siyu, a second-year student
As a college student, Zhou believes studying is not the only task. Keeping a healthy conditional is also vital. Therefore, during the Reading Week, Zhou would not only spend time studying but also exercising.
There are various facilities in UIC's sport complex
Zhou suggested beginners could start with basic facilities, refer to sports apps, or turn for experienced teachers or peers for advanced training.
Making Bakeries
Liu Tiantian, a third-year student
Reading Week is beneficial for relaxing and exploring hobbies. Liu decided to do a bakery to unwind the stress from the daily study. Sharing her bakeries with her family and friends also endorses her senses of achievement and joy.
Bakeries made by Liu Tiantian
From MPRO
Reporter: Li Ruifeng
Editors: Deen He, Grace Yu
