By TARA OWENS, Senior Reporter
As the end of the fall semester begins to approach, many students are feeling extremely overwhelmed.
From a large growing list of assignments, exams, projects and much more. Where other students might even be feeling stressed by the distractions of the holidays approaching.
However, this is actually the ideal time to regroup and focus and reflect on the semester so far. By taking some time to reflect and evaluate where you stand can be beneficial to how you finish the semester.
Taking time to review goals set and the use of managing time, this can allow for a successful way to close out the semester. As we begin to enter the final month of the semester it is important to make plans to improve yourself.
By setting realistic and timely goals is a great way to do that. Creating set goals that can be achieved in the allotted time in the semester is a way to improve your semester. It is always good to start with easy goals. For example, setting up your routine and plan your next step.
Completing projects early, improving grades and becoming better organized are just a few examples of timely goals.
Other ways to get the most out of your semester, improving time management and prioritizing are both great tactics. Balancing school with athletics, work or anything else can be challenging. However, by the end of the semester it can be even more challenging to stay organized.
Prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and important dates can be a difficult task, but it can improve your time management skills. It is important to be aware of your sleeping schedule and how much rest you are getting.
One area that can also improve during the ‘burn out’ time in the semester is celebrating. As this might not sound the way to improve studies, this is highly encouraged to allow students to not get burnt out during the end of the semester.
An important tip to be aware of is that we are in a campus with a supporting student community, with multiple ways to get help and advice from people who have been in your spot before and from those who may be currently struggling with the same challenges.
Recognizing small victories and celebrating them can be a difficult task.
Getting a good test grade or completing a difficult project are examples of reasons to celebrate. It is always about motivation and determination.Reminding yourself of improvements is also an important reason to give yourself credit.
As the holiday season approaches, remember to take this time to rest and reflect. Along with genuinely taking a break from work and studies. Surrounding yourself with loved ones can also be very beneficial during your next semester.