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5 Motivations For Your End-Of-The-Semester Blues

As time flies, so does the semester and our grades.

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Nov 12, 2018

Pennsylvania State University

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As Thanksgiving break creeps up on us, so does the end of the semester. Finals are approaching and classes seem to be getting harder. All we can think about is being home and reunited with our families during the most wonderful time of the year. It is so close we can almost taste the turkey and Christmas cookies. We are at the point of giving up. But we can't. We are so close! We can do this.

Here are some tips on how to push through the rest of the semester and make it to the home stretch of Christmas cookies:

1. Keep going to class.

This may seem dumb, but I can even attest to being so lazy that I stop attending class at the end of the semester. You just feel so drained and unmotivated, but we must power through. These classes are the most important ones to be attending as they are giving crucial information for finals!

2. Treat yourself with breaks.

Don't stop studying now! Set study times for yourself and include breaks in them. Managing your study time will make it seem less of a burden and you'll be more motivated to study to reach the break. Working in breaks is the most successful study tactic, and it still gives you free time to lounge around and be lazy.

3. Sleep!

Get your rest. You will be happier and more energized by getting as much sleep as you can. I know it's difficult to find time to sleep, but it is not impossible. Like scheduling your breaks, schedule in naps or even your sleep time. Make sure you have work done by a certain time so it gives you extra sleep time.

4. Go out.

You will miss going out with your friends over break, and it is a good way to de-stress. It is important to have a little you time and it will make you forget about everything you have to do. You'll feel like it's still the middle of the semester and get excited to be at school and want to do things. It's okay to make time for yourself and still have fun at the end of the semester.

5. Remember why you are here.

You're at college for the best four years of your life and to get a degree. Some of us will have make it or break it grades with finals, and we need to focus. Keep thinking of goals you set for your future and accomplish them. Don't let Christmas and Thanksgiving coming ruin what you are determined to do. They are amazing holidays, but after all the hard work they will be even more rewarding breaks in the end.

25 Beatles Lyrics: Your Go-To Guide for Every Situation

The Best Lines from the Fab Four

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For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

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Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

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5 Motivations For Your End-Of-The-Semester Blues

As time flies, so does the semester and our grades.

1. Keep going to class.

2. Treat yourself with breaks.

3. Sleep!

4. Go out.

5. Remember why you are here.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

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

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

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

Obviously the best superpower.

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

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