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4 Things To Help Us Prepare For The End Of The Semester While We're Losing Our Minds

We're getting to the end of the school year, which means it's cramming time for a lot of us.

Paola Torres

Apr 20, 2020

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4 Things To Help Us Prepare For The End Of The Semester While We're Losing Our Minds

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The last month and a half has really thrown everyone through a loop, from work to school, and now we're finally getting to the end of the semester! But, that also means finals are coming up and end-of-the-year stress is kicking in for a lot of students. And I get it - being a first year college student myself, I'm still trying to figure out the ropes as I'm nearing the end of the semester… and yes, I am starting to freak out a little. It feels like these homework assignments and exams are coming at me full-force, But with a little prioritization and some strong coffee, these last few weeks of final exams, projects, and essays will be over before we know it. And then, hello summer! Here are four things to help us prepare for the end of the semester while we're losing our minds:

1. Speak Up

Yes, it's towards the end of the semester, but if you are still having problems with understanding a subject or why you received the disappointing grade for that online quiz or assignment, then send an email and ask. Reach out to your teacher or their assistant(s). Now, this doesn't give you a free pass to just blow up in an email - as calmly, clearly, and precisely as you can, try to explain your confusion or frustration. The fact that you reached out for clarification shows that you care about your grade, just like when you ask questions in person.

2. Find Your Space

Not many "studios" places are open right now, and it can be hard to find your new study space. However, there may be some libraries open in your area with varying hours of service - just be sure to keep your distance and wear a mask or bandanna if you choose to venture out. If you'd rather stay in your house, no worries. Look for a spot in your house that seems the least likely to be disturbed. Whether it's your room, by your pool, or by a window, pick and designate that spot as your "space."

3. Take A Break

You've been staring at the same diagram, rereading the same line in the chapter, trying to work out the same problem for twenty minutes now. Take. A. Break. Get up, stretch, and take a trip to the kitchen; get yourself a snack, make some tea, or drink some orange juice to get your dose of Vitamin C for the day. Eat things that will help you, not put you to sleep in five minutes. Check up on your pet(s) if they've been waiting outside of your door for you to make interaction with the outside world. Listen to some music for a couple of minutes and just chill out, zone out, vibe... whatever for the time being. Now, you may go back to figuring out your least squares regression line.

4. Respect Yourself

Do whatever you feel you need to do to take care of yourself. If that means putting away the books for a little bit, do that. Watch an episode of your favorite series, but be careful - it's hard to study when you have complimentary bags from 4 a.m. Take a hot shower and relax, read, draw, knit, work out, meditate, Facetime, or check up on your friends. Only you know your limits and when your body is sending cries for help - listen to them.

Times are tough right now, and this is only one portion of the picture at large, I know. But we're almost at the end of the school year, so why stop now? We're almost there!

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4 Things To Help Us Prepare For The End Of The Semester While We're Losing Our Minds

We're getting to the end of the school year, which means it's cramming time for a lot of us.

1. Speak Up

2. Find Your Space

3. Take A Break

4. Respect Yourself

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

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Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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