The end of the school year is fast approaching... Everyone keeps asking me how many weeks are left. Honestly, I don't even want to think about that at the moment! I still have 2 papers to write, 1 midterm, 1 presentation, and 2 hours of research participation to do - and that's just before exams!
Around this time people really start feeling run down, exhausted, and ready for summer... Unfortunately, it's not time to pack away the books just yet - for now we just gotta keep on working, and get through the next 2 months.
Here's a few tips to make the last part of the year a success!
1. Don't Start Slacking
Because it's getting towards the end of the year, people are starting to slack. I've noticed other people doing it, and I've seen it a bit in myself! Right now is the time to work harder, and get things done. Papers will be due soon, and exams sneak up faster than you think. I know it's hard with no motivation, but dont slack off yet, you can get through this!
2. Start Thinking About Exams
My exams start about the second week into April, and while that seems pretty far away - in reality it's not! Even if you're just looking at your notes for 30 minutes a day, it's better than leaving it all until the last minute. Start organizing your notes, print off practice tests, and make sure you have everything you need to study and ace your exams!
3. Think About Your Summer Job
While it's not directly related to school, it's still a big thing that you have to worry about! In the midst of preparing for exams and writing papers, make sure that if you're looking to get a job in the summer, you start looking ASAP. Summer jobs go fast and if you want a good one it's best to start looking early.
4. Talk To An Academic Adviser
If you're not quite sure as to what you have to take for next year, if you have questions about your program, or if you just want to make sure that you're prepared - then go see your academic adviser. They will make sure that you're on the right track for everything, and if you're not, then they'll help you make sure everything is in order.
5. Know When Move Out Day Is
If you're living in residence, or renting a place, make sure you know what day you need to be out by. For my school, if you're not out of your room on time then you're charge $100 for each additional day that you have to stay. Since most of us are broke students, make sure you know the dates and times that you have to do things by. Make sure that you have transportation to go home as well! It might even be helpful to start moving things home now - if you know you're not going to need something for the rest of the year and you're taking a trip home, it could be a good idea to bring it home as well.
6. Don't Forget To Still Have Fun
While I keep saying to make sure that you're on top of your studies, also make sure that that's not the only thing that you're doing! Put some time aside to have a little fun! St. Patty's day, anyone? If it's your first year like me, then make the best of it and do all of those things that you keep meaning to do before your freshman year is over.
Anyway, that's it for now! I need to go try and make a dent in my pile of homework.
Stay smart and make the best out of the end of the year! :)
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