On June 8, 2024, from 9 to 12 AM, at the Central Technical Library of the University of Ljubljana (CTK), we organized our already traditional student break – Morning Coffee in at CTK together with the team from Skupina Povezani and CTK. This was the second year in a row that we gathered at the same place, but each time brings new moments to remember.
Beating Exam Stress with Coffee
The exam session always brings stress – hours and hours of studying, conversations revolving only around exams, first and second attempts, passed or not, some taking the exam for the first time, and some for the fifth time. That's why we decided to take a short break to catch our breath: to relax, to laugh, and to remind ourselves that we're in this study stress together.
With a cup of hot coffee in hand, and thanks to Burek Olimpija, we enjoyed delicious burek with meat and with cheese. We also tried to bring in a bit of fun – we invited students to bring their own cups, and there was a prize for the most creative ones.
We asked two questions that revealed a whole palette of student emotions
For an extra dose of interaction, we set up two big boards with questions that simply make you want to answer: “How do I survive the exam session?" and "Kako bi opisal počutje med izpitnem obdobjem?” (“How would you describe your feelings during the exam period?" in Slovenian).
The reactions were instant – students rushed to write, and the answers were everything but boring: from "chaotic" and “We want to sleep! (not in CTK)!" to "chill", "stressed", "exhausted", "happy" and "sleepy". In other words – a whole spectrum of student emotions, honestly poured into just a few words.
How we went from coffee to a flight simulator and 3D printing machines
As a bonus for students, in cooperation with the university's technical library, the program was enriched with a CTK exhibition, where a flight simulator, 3D printers, and other interesting equipment were presented. Students could try them out and then rent them for free at the CTK Creative Studio – part of their educational program.
Coffee and burek = motivation to get up every day and study for 12 hours
Around 150 people visited the joint stand of MSOS, Skupina Povezani, and CTK to hang out, have coffee, grab a snack, and exchange stories among books and deadlines. The event took place in an excellent atmosphere – lots of smiles, new acquaintances, and a small reminder that even in the most stressful periods, there's always time for coffee and good company.
See you again next year – even more relaxed and with even more coffee!
