Lily Huynh/ The Cougar

After a semester of assignments, study sessions, exams and all-nighters, summer break gives students a well-deserved break.

However, while the break is essential, keeping a balance during the summer vacation is key to staying productive and ready for the upcoming school semester.

Here are a few tips to help stay productive during this summer break.

Self-care

It is important to practice self-care after working on tough deadlines and due dates. Getting enough rest during the night is a necessity. Students should aim to get eight hours of sleep each night.

Setting this goal during summer will help keep up the routine during the fall semester, which will ultimately help students stay energized and focused for lectures and assignments.

Exercising regularly is useful for combating stress and anxiety. Studies show that exercise improves studying directly and indirectly by stimulating the release of chemicals in the brain and improving mood and sleep.

The Recreation and Wellness Center at UH gives students access to rock climbing, a variety of workout machines and personal training sessions even during summer break.

Make the most out of downtime

Students can use their downtime to explore different things such as new podcasts, books, journals and magazines to expand their knowledge and horizon on major or personal interests.

This will help students stay focused and motivated to move towards their goal, and also give an opportunity to try out things which they were not able to during the school year.

This is also a great time to catch-up and spend time with family and old friends. Students can go out for a brunch or organize a family-friendly day out.

Summer internships, jobs

A summer internship is a great way for students to stay on track and put the skills learned in the classroom to good use. Its also a great opportunity to take the first step towards a desired career.

Whether the internship includes a salary or not, it is useful to gain work experience and a great addition for résumés.

Summer jobs, aside from earning extra income, help students develop useful skills needed in the workforce, such as multitasking and problem-solving.

Regardless of what kind of job or internship it is, the skills developed serve as building blocks for future careers.

news@thedailycougar.com

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“Keeping the flow: Here’s how to stay in rhythm during summer break” was originally posted on The Cougar

Lily Huynh/ The Cougar

After a semester of assignments, study sessions, exams and all-nighters, summer break gives students a well-deserved break.

However, while the break is essential, keeping a balance during the summer vacation is key to staying productive and ready for the upcoming school semester.

Here are a few tips to help stay productive during this summer break.

Self-care

It is important to practice self-care after working on tough deadlines and due dates. Getting enough rest during the night is a necessity. Students should aim to get eight hours of sleep each night.

Setting this goal during summer will help keep up the routine during the fall semester, which will ultimately help students stay energized and focused for lectures and assignments.

Exercising regularly is useful for combating stress and anxiety. Studies show that exercise improves studying directly and indirectly by stimulating the release of chemicals in the brain and improving mood and sleep.

The Recreation and Wellness Center at UH gives students access to rock climbing, a variety of workout machines and personal training sessions even during summer break.

Make the most out of downtime

Students can use their downtime to explore different things such as new podcasts, books, journals and magazines to expand their knowledge and horizon on major or personal interests.

This will help students stay focused and motivated to move towards their goal, and also give an opportunity to try out things which they were not able to during the school year.

This is also a great time to catch-up and spend time with family and old friends. Students can go out for a brunch or organize a family-friendly day out.

Summer internships, jobs

A summer internship is a great way for students to stay on track and put the skills learned in the classroom to good use. Its also a great opportunity to take the first step towards a desired career.

Whether the internship includes a salary or not, it is useful to gain work experience and a great addition for résumés.

Summer jobs, aside from earning extra income, help students develop useful skills needed in the workforce, such as multitasking and problem-solving.

Regardless of what kind of job or internship it is, the skills developed serve as building blocks for future careers.

news@thedailycougar.com

—
“Keeping the flow: Here’s how to stay in rhythm during summer break” was originally posted on The Cougar

Lily Huynh/ The Cougar

After a semester of assignments, study sessions, exams and all-nighters, summer break gives students a well-deserved break.

However, while the break is essential, keeping a balance during the summer vacation is key to staying productive and ready for the upcoming school semester.

Here are a few tips to help stay productive during this summer break.

Self-care

It is important to practice self-care after working on tough deadlines and due dates. Getting enough rest during the night is a necessity. Students should aim to get eight hours of sleep each night.

Setting this goal during summer will help keep up the routine during the fall semester, which will ultimately help students stay energized and focused for lectures and assignments.

Exercising regularly is useful for combating stress and anxiety. Studies show that exercise improves studying directly and indirectly by stimulating the release of chemicals in the brain and improving mood and sleep.

The Recreation and Wellness Center at UH gives students access to rock climbing, a variety of workout machines and personal training sessions even during summer break.

Make the most out of downtime

Students can use their downtime to explore different things such as new podcasts, books, journals and magazines to expand their knowledge and horizon on major or personal interests.

This will help students stay focused and motivated to move towards their goal, and also give an opportunity to try out things which they were not able to during the school year.

This is also a great time to catch-up and spend time with family and old friends. Students can go out for a brunch or organize a family-friendly day out.

Summer internships, jobs

A summer internship is a great way for students to stay on track and put the skills learned in the classroom to good use. Its also a great opportunity to take the first step towards a desired career.

Whether the internship includes a salary or not, it is useful to gain work experience and a great addition for résumés.

Summer jobs, aside from earning extra income, help students develop useful skills needed in the workforce, such as multitasking and problem-solving.

Regardless of what kind of job or internship it is, the skills developed serve as building blocks for future careers.

news@thedailycougar.com

—
“Keeping the flow: Here’s how to stay in rhythm during summer break” was originally posted on The Cougar

Lily Huynh/ The Cougar

After a semester of assignments, study sessions, exams and all-nighters, summer break gives students a well-deserved break.

However, while the break is essential, keeping a balance during the summer vacation is key to staying productive and ready for the upcoming school semester.

Here are a few tips to help stay productive during this summer break.

Self-care

It is important to practice self-care after working on tough deadlines and due dates. Getting enough rest during the night is a necessity. Students should aim to get eight hours of sleep each night.

Setting this goal during summer will help keep up the routine during the fall semester, which will ultimately help students stay energized and focused for lectures and assignments.

Exercising regularly is useful for combating stress and anxiety. Studies show that exercise improves studying directly and indirectly by stimulating the release of chemicals in the brain and improving mood and sleep.

The Recreation and Wellness Center at UH gives students access to rock climbing, a variety of workout machines and personal training sessions even during summer break.

Make the most out of downtime

Students can use their downtime to explore different things such as new podcasts, books, journals and magazines to expand their knowledge and horizon on major or personal interests.

This will help students stay focused and motivated to move towards their goal, and also give an opportunity to try out things which they were not able to during the school year.

This is also a great time to catch-up and spend time with family and old friends. Students can go out for a brunch or organize a family-friendly day out.

Summer internships, jobs

A summer internship is a great way for students to stay on track and put the skills learned in the classroom to good use. Its also a great opportunity to take the first step towards a desired career.

Whether the internship includes a salary or not, it is useful to gain work experience and a great addition for résumés.

Summer jobs, aside from earning extra income, help students develop useful skills needed in the workforce, such as multitasking and problem-solving.

Regardless of what kind of job or internship it is, the skills developed serve as building blocks for future careers.

news@thedailycougar.com

—
“Keeping the flow: Here’s how to stay in rhythm during summer break” was originally posted on The Cougar

Lily Huynh/ The Cougar

After a semester of assignments, study sessions, exams and all-nighters, summer break gives students a well-deserved break.

However, while the break is essential, keeping a balance during the summer vacation is key to staying productive and ready for the upcoming school semester.

Here are a few tips to help stay productive during this summer break.

Self-care

It is important to practice self-care after working on tough deadlines and due dates. Getting enough rest during the night is a necessity. Students should aim to get eight hours of sleep each night.

Setting this goal during summer will help keep up the routine during the fall semester, which will ultimately help students stay energized and focused for lectures and assignments.

Exercising regularly is useful for combating stress and anxiety. Studies show that exercise improves studying directly and indirectly by stimulating the release of chemicals in the brain and improving mood and sleep.

The Recreation and Wellness Center at UH gives students access to rock climbing, a variety of workout machines and personal training sessions even during summer break.

Make the most out of downtime

Students can use their downtime to explore different things such as new podcasts, books, journals and magazines to expand their knowledge and horizon on major or personal interests.

This will help students stay focused and motivated to move towards their goal, and also give an opportunity to try out things which they were not able to during the school year.

This is also a great time to catch-up and spend time with family and old friends. Students can go out for a brunch or organize a family-friendly day out.

Summer internships, jobs

A summer internship is a great way for students to stay on track and put the skills learned in the classroom to good use. Its also a great opportunity to take the first step towards a desired career.

Whether the internship includes a salary or not, it is useful to gain work experience and a great addition for résumés.

Summer jobs, aside from earning extra income, help students develop useful skills needed in the workforce, such as multitasking and problem-solving.

Regardless of what kind of job or internship it is, the skills developed serve as building blocks for future careers.

news@thedailycougar.com

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“Keeping the flow: Here’s how to stay in rhythm during summer break” was originally posted on The Cougar

Houston Welcome Center garages go through name and access changes, Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

UH recently announced that there will no longer be separate parking areas for students, faculty and staff in the Welcome Center Garages beginning June 9. 

All valid Welcome Center Garage permit holders regardless of their status will have the access to both garages.

The garages will be renamed: the student garage will now be Welcome Center South Garage and the former faculty/staff garage will be the Welcome Center North Garage. 

Reasons for change

These changes were made to expand parking permit availability and shorten the waitlist, while also making parking easier and flexible for everyone, the University said.

UH has successfully implemented similar changes in the East, Elgin, Gateway and Stadium garages as well. 

Information for faculty

Faculty and staff can choose to upgrade to a Welcome Center Garage Premium Permit. This will allow them to park on the first floor of the South Garage via the entrance behind the garage.

This pass will not be available to any students. 

Rules, regulations

The first floor of the North Garage will prohibit overnight parking between the hours of 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. Violators are subject to citation and towing on the first offence.

Over the summer the first floor of the South Garage will be restricted to faculty/staff, who upgrade to a Gated Premium parking permit.

However until that happens, faculty and staff are allowed to park in the garage with their current permit, while avoiding parking in the reserved spaces. 

Visitor parking will be relocated to the roof of the North Garage and will operate as pay-by-phone only.

Updates throughout summer

Through the summer the garage will be undergoing construction to add signage, gate equipment and license plate readers. 

Additionally, the first floor of the South Garage will eventually be turned into faculty and staff parking.

More information can be found here.

news@thedailycougar.com 

—
“New changes: Welcome Center garages to expand this summer” was originally posted on The Cougar

Houston Welcome Center garages go through name and access changes, Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

UH recently announced that there will no longer be separate parking areas for students, faculty and staff in the Welcome Center Garages beginning June 9. 

All valid Welcome Center Garage permit holders regardless of their status will have the access to both garages.

The garages will be renamed: the student garage will now be Welcome Center South Garage and the former faculty/staff garage will be the Welcome Center North Garage. 

Reasons for change

These changes were made to expand parking permit availability and shorten the waitlist, while also making parking easier and flexible for everyone, the University said.

UH has successfully implemented similar changes in the East, Elgin, Gateway and Stadium garages as well. 

Information for faculty

Faculty and staff can choose to upgrade to a Welcome Center Garage Premium Permit. This will allow them to park on the first floor of the South Garage via the entrance behind the garage.

This pass will not be available to any students. 

Rules, regulations

The first floor of the North Garage will prohibit overnight parking between the hours of 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. Violators are subject to citation and towing on the first offence.

Over the summer the first floor of the South Garage will be restricted to faculty/staff, who upgrade to a Gated Premium parking permit.

However until that happens, faculty and staff are allowed to park in the garage with their current permit, while avoiding parking in the reserved spaces. 

Visitor parking will be relocated to the roof of the North Garage and will operate as pay-by-phone only.

Updates throughout summer

Through the summer the garage will be undergoing construction to add signage, gate equipment and license plate readers. 

Additionally, the first floor of the South Garage will eventually be turned into faculty and staff parking.

More information can be found here.

news@thedailycougar.com 

—
“New changes: Welcome Center garages to expand this summer” was originally posted on The Cougar

Houston Welcome Center garages go through name and access changes, Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

UH recently announced that there will no longer be separate parking areas for students, faculty and staff in the Welcome Center Garages beginning June 9. 

All valid Welcome Center Garage permit holders regardless of their status will have the access to both garages.

The garages will be renamed: the student garage will now be Welcome Center South Garage and the former faculty/staff garage will be the Welcome Center North Garage. 

Reasons for change

These changes were made to expand parking permit availability and shorten the waitlist, while also making parking easier and flexible for everyone, the University said.

UH has successfully implemented similar changes in the East, Elgin, Gateway and Stadium garages as well. 

Information for faculty

Faculty and staff can choose to upgrade to a Welcome Center Garage Premium Permit. This will allow them to park on the first floor of the South Garage via the entrance behind the garage.

This pass will not be available to any students. 

Rules, regulations

The first floor of the North Garage will prohibit overnight parking between the hours of 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. Violators are subject to citation and towing on the first offence.

Over the summer the first floor of the South Garage will be restricted to faculty/staff, who upgrade to a Gated Premium parking permit.

However until that happens, faculty and staff are allowed to park in the garage with their current permit, while avoiding parking in the reserved spaces. 

Visitor parking will be relocated to the roof of the North Garage and will operate as pay-by-phone only.

Updates throughout summer

Through the summer the garage will be undergoing construction to add signage, gate equipment and license plate readers. 

Additionally, the first floor of the South Garage will eventually be turned into faculty and staff parking.

More information can be found here.

news@thedailycougar.com 

—
“New changes: Welcome Center garages to expand this summer” was originally posted on The Cougar

Houston Welcome Center garages go through name and access changes, Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

UH recently announced that there will no longer be separate parking areas for students, faculty and staff in the Welcome Center Garages beginning June 9. 

All valid Welcome Center Garage permit holders regardless of their status will have the access to both garages.

The garages will be renamed: the student garage will now be Welcome Center South Garage and the former faculty/staff garage will be the Welcome Center North Garage. 

Reasons for change

These changes were made to expand parking permit availability and shorten the waitlist, while also making parking easier and flexible for everyone, the University said.

UH has successfully implemented similar changes in the East, Elgin, Gateway and Stadium garages as well. 

Information for faculty

Faculty and staff can choose to upgrade to a Welcome Center Garage Premium Permit. This will allow them to park on the first floor of the South Garage via the entrance behind the garage.

This pass will not be available to any students. 

Rules, regulations

The first floor of the North Garage will prohibit overnight parking between the hours of 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. Violators are subject to citation and towing on the first offence.

Over the summer the first floor of the South Garage will be restricted to faculty/staff, who upgrade to a Gated Premium parking permit.

However until that happens, faculty and staff are allowed to park in the garage with their current permit, while avoiding parking in the reserved spaces. 

Visitor parking will be relocated to the roof of the North Garage and will operate as pay-by-phone only.

Updates throughout summer

Through the summer the garage will be undergoing construction to add signage, gate equipment and license plate readers. 

Additionally, the first floor of the South Garage will eventually be turned into faculty and staff parking.

More information can be found here.

news@thedailycougar.com 

—
“New changes: Welcome Center garages to expand this summer” was originally posted on The Cougar

Houston Welcome Center garages go through name and access changes, Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

UH recently announced that there will no longer be separate parking areas for students, faculty and staff in the Welcome Center Garages beginning June 9. 

All valid Welcome Center Garage permit holders regardless of their status will have the access to both garages.

The garages will be renamed: the student garage will now be Welcome Center South Garage and the former faculty/staff garage will be the Welcome Center North Garage. 

Reasons for change

These changes were made to expand parking permit availability and shorten the waitlist, while also making parking easier and flexible for everyone, the University said.

UH has successfully implemented similar changes in the East, Elgin, Gateway and Stadium garages as well. 

Information for faculty

Faculty and staff can choose to upgrade to a Welcome Center Garage Premium Permit. This will allow them to park on the first floor of the South Garage via the entrance behind the garage.

This pass will not be available to any students. 

Rules, regulations

The first floor of the North Garage will prohibit overnight parking between the hours of 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. Violators are subject to citation and towing on the first offence.

Over the summer the first floor of the South Garage will be restricted to faculty/staff, who upgrade to a Gated Premium parking permit.

However until that happens, faculty and staff are allowed to park in the garage with their current permit, while avoiding parking in the reserved spaces. 

Visitor parking will be relocated to the roof of the North Garage and will operate as pay-by-phone only.

Updates throughout summer

Through the summer the garage will be undergoing construction to add signage, gate equipment and license plate readers. 

Additionally, the first floor of the South Garage will eventually be turned into faculty and staff parking.

More information can be found here.

news@thedailycougar.com 

—
“New changes: Welcome Center garages to expand this summer” was originally posted on The Cougar