Long live the seemingly endless summer in which our only worries were awkward tan lines and having to park three blocks away from the beach because you may have slept in just a little too much. Now, the most dreaded time of the year has been brought upon us college students. As this highly anticipated semester is upon us, we are haunted with déjà vu in flashing black-and-white images--images of our library all-nighters, espresso shot overdoses, and cramming so hard for an exam you couldn't even remember your name. Nonetheless, we are back and ready to kick some fall semester booty. Here are some tips that can be useful this semester for the sake of your sanity:

1. Organize Yourself

The trickiest part about college is time management. Between classes, jobs, and involvements, it can sometimes seem stressful when handling everything at once on a daily basis. The solution is to schedule your time. Whether you use the reminder system on your phone, or invest in a snazzy agenda, setting time blocks for studying, work, etc. will ease your anxiety and not overwhelm you as much as if you just kept everything as a mental note.

2. Don't Overdo It

We all want to be successful at our jobs, earn good grades, go out with our friends, and get a good night's rest. However, all of the above are difficult to accomplish all at once. Prioritize what's most important in your life and take everything in small doses. Plan your classes and extracurricular activities accordingly, in order to avoid a future meltdown.

3. Don't forget to take a break

It's easy to get caught up in life. Amid all the chaos that goes on during this time, it's common for us to forget to set aside some "me time." Whenever life seems a bit too strenuous, take some time for yourself to do what you like. Whether it's reading a book, going to the gym, or just watching some Netflix at home, taking a mental break will help you get back on your feet and continue to succeed.

4. Set goals

Creating a list of short-term and long-term goals will motivate you to continue striving for success. Setting goals not only challenges you mentally, but makes you feel appreciation towards your accomplishments and how hard you've worked in order to get where you are.

5. Treat yourself

There's no greater feeling than rewarding yourself after earning a perfect score on an exam you studied for endlessly. Something as simple as buying yourself your favorite food will serve as motivation and acknowledgement of your dedication to success. In the end, we are our own worst critic and it's important to recognize our achievements from time to time.