On #ScienceReadingDay, read how @science.sam used volunteering during post-secondary to re-discover her passion! Snapshot below and full link in bio. French on website! #scilit @scilitweek . . “In my senior years as an undergraduate it became apparent to me that a lot of us are taught to manage our time, when really what most of us struggle with is energy and motivation. STEM-related programs include long hours of labs, problem-solving assignments, and lists of equations and jargon to memorize. Sometimes your fatigue is what slows you down the most and you may even start to dread your coursework. . I decided to try something new, completely the opposite of my previous “all work, no play” mantra. I signed up for volunteer opportunities I felt passionate about, which in my case focused on running science events and teaching. By giving myself opportunities to interact with science in a fun way, it helped soften some of the resentment I was feeling for my studies. By talking to younger stu...