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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Abbie Whitlock" data-source="post: 242775" data-attributes="member: 42112">Hey!I thought I'd offer my two cents on this as I think this is a really interesting question, and it wasn't something I'd considered last cycle. I completed one spring scheme followed by my final year exams and two summer schemes back-to-back, and I don't think you fully anticipate just how draining vacation schemes can be. I'm incredibly grateful for the experience at all of the firms, but by my final scheme I was genuinely burnt out, which was gutting as it was one of my favourites. In hindsight, I'm sure that fatigue probably meant I didn't perform quite as well as I could have.On reflection, I don't think I would change anything and I would still complete all of the schemes. However, I do think it is really important to be realistic about the intensity of these programmes and try to factor in rest where you can. Vacation schemes require sustained energy and social engagement, which can really tiring - I remember speaking to other people on my VS' who said the most tricky part wasn't necessarily the work or assessments, but needing to be 'on' all the time, which I definitely agree with. Therefore, I think pacing yourself and looking after your wellbeing is just as important as preparing technically, and I wish I'd spent some of the free-time between schemes having a break rather than prepping. I think being mindful of this helps you get the most of the experience, and show your best self throughout.I'd say my main takeaway would be to enjoy any experiences you can and to throw yourself into it, but not at the expense of your wellbeing. You'll get far more out of a vacation scheme if you are rested and present, so taking breaks and pacing yourself is just as important as working hard on the scheme itself <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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