As our ridiculously long winter break comes to an end we NYU students have to try and get our shit together, remember if we still know how to do schoolwork, and embark on yet another semester filled with new classes and new people. All the while we are freezing our butts off dreaming of spring and having nightmares about a whole new set of midterms and finals when we haven't even quite gotten over the stress from first semester (even though you'd think five weeks would be enough recovery time). This year as I prepare myself for spring semester I can't help but notice the subtle and not so subtle ways that it differs from its fall counterpart.

1. Expectations rise.

2. You become uncharacteristically ambitious.

I'm going to be so productive and focus on my studies, and land that internship, and get a job that pays really well, and form great lasting relationships all at the same time mood. Well, good luck with that.

3. You see people who are actually getting shit done and get jealous.

You become increasingly aware of your peers' success at the start of second semester. As you decide you want to get your life together it dawns on you that some people already have. Oh well, can't go back in time, but you can take it as a challenge.

4. You decide to work out.

5.You have no patience for things or people that you dont like.

First semester is all about being open to new experiences and new people. But second semester is all about you, you dont have time to see those people your not so fond of or participate in activities that make you want to scratch your eyes out. After all, you need some ME TIME to accomplish all of those goals you set for yourself.