Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896
January 31, 2025

It's an age-old question that plagues Hopkins students everywhere:

When should you take a break?

Have no fear – I have come to your rescue with a flowchart to help you decide when you deserve to put the books down (created during one of my breaks, of course). Is it complicated? Naturally. But don't worry, it won't be on the final.

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