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19 Things Dwight Schrute Would Say To The College Student Who’s In A Mid-Semester Slump Extra Deep

Remember that you are better than your enemies have ever been or ever will be.

Andrea Avers

Nov 12, 2018

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19 Things Dwight Schrute Would Say To The College Student Who’s In A Mid-Semester Slump Extra Deep

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It's at that point in the semester where college students are really feeling the workload weighing down on them. Sure, we've had homework to do all semester, but out of nowhere, it seems to intensify, and life becomes more stressful. The mid-semester slump is a real thing, and it's all too easy to lose every drop of motivation you have.

At this point, we all need an encouraging pep talk to make it through the semester, and who better than Dwight Schrute?

He definitely wouldn't want us to be ignorant sluts to the benefits of finishing the semester strong. He's ready to face any challenge, so I think college students can take some inspiration from him.

Here are some things Dwight would say in response to what college students say during the mid-semester slump.

1. You: “There’s no way I can get everything done for tomorrow. I might have to pull an all-nighter.”

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2. You: “I studied for this test for hours, yet my mind blanked during the exam. I’m probably the only one who will fail the test.”

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3. You: “Even if I did get an F on the test, it’ll bring my grade down a letter, but that’s not so bad, right?”

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4. You: “I’ve felt completely off this week. What is happening to my emotions?”

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5. You: “I am so stressed out that I think I’m putting myself into a depression.”

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6. You: “I have so much to do that I don’t want to do any of it.”

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7. You: “If I could spend more time with friends and actually get enough sleep, maybe I’d feel happiness again.”

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8. You: “Maybe it would just be easier if I dropped out of college and assumed a new identity.”

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9. You: “I wish I was back in high school when life was so much easier.”

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10. You: “I could really use a Starbucks latte right now, but the line is SO long. What else is new?”

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11. You: “The state of my GPA is an absolute joke.”

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12. You: “I should make a schedule for doing my homework throughout the day.”

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13. You: “Looking at my schedule for the week, there is nothing to smile about.”

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14. You: “I wish I could get advice on how to handle everything.”

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15. You: “I just might die from stress.”

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16. You: “I really should stop multitasking and just focus on one assignment.”

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17. You: “Should I skip class today?”

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18. You: “Maybe I’ll have time somewhere in my schedule to enjoy autumn.”

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19. You: “I can’t wait until winter break when everything is over.

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Remember that you are better than your enemies have ever been or ever will be.

1. You: “There’s no way I can get everything done for tomorrow. I might have to pull an all-nighter.”

2. You: “I studied for this test for hours, yet my mind blanked during the exam. I’m probably the only one who will fail the test.”

3. You: “Even if I did get an F on the test, it’ll bring my grade down a letter, but that’s not so bad, right?”

4. You: “I’ve felt completely off this week. What is happening to my emotions?”

5. You: “I am so stressed out that I think I’m putting myself into a depression.”

6. You: “I have so much to do that I don’t want to do any of it.”

7. You: “If I could spend more time with friends and actually get enough sleep, maybe I’d feel happiness again.”

8. You: “Maybe it would just be easier if I dropped out of college and assumed a new identity.”

9. You: “I wish I was back in high school when life was so much easier.”

10. You: “I could really use a Starbucks latte right now, but the line is SO long. What else is new?”

11. You: “The state of my GPA is an absolute joke.”

12. You: “I should make a schedule for doing my homework throughout the day.”

13. You: “Looking at my schedule for the week, there is nothing to smile about.”

14. You: “I wish I could get advice on how to handle everything.”

15. You: “I just might die from stress.”

16. You: “I really should stop multitasking and just focus on one assignment.”

17. You: “Should I skip class today?”

18. You: “Maybe I’ll have time somewhere in my schedule to enjoy autumn.”

19. You: “I can’t wait until winter break when everything is over.

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

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.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

1. What do you do for a living?

2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

4. What's your favorite television show?

5. When is your birthday?

6. What's your biggest goal in life?

7. If you had three wishes granted to you by a genie, what would they be?

8. What's your favorite childhood memory?

9. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?

10. Are you a cat or a dog person?

11. Do you believe in a religion or any sort of spiritual power?

12. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

13. What is your ideal date night?

14. Who was/is your celebrity crush?

15. What's a good way to cheer you up if you're having a bad day?

16. Do you have any tattoos?

17. Can you describe yourself in three words?

18. What makes you the most nervous in life?

19. What's the best gift you have ever received?

20. What do you do to relax/have fun?

21. What are your priorities at this phase of your life?

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