Vacation & Time off

Everyone needs breaks—not just for rest, but to maintain focus, motivation, and well-being over the long run.

According to university policy, graduate students are allowed two weeks of vacation per year, in addition to official university holidays. That said, we can be flexible depending on your situation—but it's important that we discuss and agree on any time off before you finalize your plans. This helps us avoid conflicts with important deadlines or group activities.

Many students in the lab are international and living far from their families. I know from personal experience how emotionally heavy that can be. I fully support you taking time to visit family when you can. Reconnecting with loved ones can really help with stress and mental health.

If you're sick or feeling mentally overwhelmed, please don’t push through. Take the time you need to rest and recover. Just send me a quick message to keep me in the loop.

If you're unsure how to schedule time off or how it might affect your research timeline, let’s talk. We can always figure out something that works for both your well-being and your goals.