Students, staff offer suggestions
By DERRICK GALINDO
Student Reporter
With the start of a new semester comes a wave of new obstacles for students at Northwestern.
How would a student navigate and overcome these challenges? Sophomores to staff members have their tips to start off the semester on the right foot.
Jenna Maier, a sophomore from Alva, majoring in social work, said the one thing that helps her start a semester right is to stay organized.
“Plan your schedules,” she said. “If it doesn’t go on my calendar, it doesn’t happen. I forget things, and with classes, jobs and extracurriculars, things can get messy … so use a calendar!”
Another student, Tyler Blankenship, a junior from Macomb, majoring in English education, focuses on finding value.
“Find yourself and what you love,” he said, “and let that guide everything you do. Because then it gives eternal value. I found my love in God, so even classes that might seem futile, for the sake of the Gospel, it’s all worth everything.”
Destiny Engelken, a senior from Alva, majoring in biology education, said the most important thing is to give yourself grace, and to take breaks when needed.
“When you get something done, take a mental break, since working yourself to the bone will not do any good,” she said.
“Don’t be afraid to ask for help,” said Peyton Lucas, a library services assistant on campus.
“When you need it, always seek it out. Don’t hesitate because you’ll end up digging yourself a hole you can’t get out of.”
Taylor Wilson, director of Counseling and Career Services at NWOSU, gave many tips students can utilize to improve their time at NWOSU.
“Make sure you get all syllabuses and combine them together,” she said. “Look at when the assignments are due and make an Excel sheet with due dates. Therefore, you can see when everything is due and you won’t have any anxiety or stress worrying about if you’re missing something.
“I would also say making time for self care. Like getting a walk in, going out in nature or going to the Wellness Center.”
