In this Light Lunch we chat with Yu Li, Civil Engineering PhD student at the University of Canterbury & Emily Hall, Master of Architecture Student at Te Herenga Waka- Victoria University of Wellington. Emily and Yu were both named as 2024 Resene Next Gen Winners at the recent NZ Building People Awards with Yu also taking out the Next Gen Supreme award. 

You can read more about Yu and Emily on the awards winners page.

In their conversation Yu and Emily discussed strategies for maintaining work-life balance and wellbeing during busy study periods including:

• Integrating fun hobbies and exercise into their routines
• Taking opportunities and challenges outside your comfort zone allows you to grow and surprise yourself
• Finding purpose in studies and enjoying your work

Overall - the key is balancing heavy workloads typical for students with activities that bring joy and relaxation.