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5 Things You Should Accomplish Next Semester

Since school's around the corner.

Priska Mohunsingh
Aug 31, 2018
Fordham University
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Although I get overwhelmed by the thoughts that it's already August and classes start in about three weeks, there are so many things I'm looking forward to. I'm hoping to be a better version of myself, work hard, and accomplish a couple things to keep me going. Here are 5 things you should start thinking about for the new semester:

1. Balancing Your Social and Academic Life

This is one of the hardest goals in college. Sounds impossible right? But it really isn't. It all depends on how much time and effort you put into your friends and family.


You NEED a social life!GIPHY


2. Making Time for Office Hours

Make time for your professors. Get on their good side and show them that you care about the subject and their class. Show that you're not just "showing up," and you actually want to learn. At least help them remember your name and face better. office hours will help you become more of a person than merely a face to your professor.


Befriend your professor!GIPHY


3. Planning for the Future

It is important to plan for future internships, volunteering, and your career (little by little of course). I also find it important to plan Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring break in advance because if you don't, you'll end up staying home.


Planning for the future.GIPHY


4. SLEEPING AND EATING

Ironic, right? Because if you know me, you know that I don't go to bed earlier than 3 AM...even during summer break. However, I am definitely going to be changing up my sleeping schedule a bit. I am going to try my best to get to bed earlier than usual, prepare a healthy breakfast, and feel 100% before stepping out of my house.


Sleep is important!GIPHY


5. Staying Sane

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