UQ0168

What do university students usually do during long vacations?

During long vacations, university students may use time for rest, returning home, travel, hobbies, or other personal activities. They may also work part-time, take part in club activities, internships, or volunteering, or work on assignments, exam preparation, research, or practical training. How a student spends the break varies by year, field of study, academic or practical requirements, and personal preferences.

Key points

  • Students may spend time resting, returning home, traveling, or pursuing hobbies.
  • They may work part-time or take part in clubs, internships, or volunteering.
  • They may also work on assignments, exam preparation, research, or practical training.

Things to check

  • Vacation dates and requirements such as assignments or practical training vary by university, faculty, year, and course; check the official academic calendar and course guidance.