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19 Goals College Students Should Strive To Achieve In The First Semester Of 2019

The college experience doesn't last forever, so do what you can to enjoy it as much as possible.

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19 Goals College Students Should Strive To Achieve In The First Semester Of 2019
Hannah Williamson

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Although college students are thought to be "grown-ups," we are really still kids at heart, which is why I found it fitting to give potential goals for college students through Spongebob gifs.

1. GO TO CLASS

You'd think the fact that you have to pay to even go to college would be motivation enough to go to class, but you'd be surprised how many people don't even show up after the first day until the week before the final.

2. And then actually pay attention

What's the point in paying for classes and going to classes if all you're going to do is sit there and act like you are taking notes on your computer when you are really just texting people and online shopping? You can do that after class.

3. Start strong, stay strong

During the first week or so, we typically are on top of things: using our planner, doing our homework early, studying for quizzes, and reading the textbook. However, by the second or third week, that all fades. Try to start strong and stay strong this next semester!

4. Be proactive with your time

Have an hour or so between classes? Do your homework instead of going to get coffee and scrolling through social media (that way you won't have to stay up late doing it).

5. Actually read assigned readings

I know... this is boring. But maybe it will pay off in the end.

6. Don't procrastinate 

Or at least try not to.

7. Find a good study spot

Having a few different places around campus that you like to study will help you be more proactive with your study time because sitting in just one place day after day will get old really fast.

8. Then put down your phone and actually study 

Limit your social media use everyday so you can get more school work done.

9. Get a decent amount of sleep every night

Just like with not procrastinating... at least try to.

10. Review class notes

This will be you when you're studying for finals if you don't review notes as you go.

11. Go to office hours

Most professors remember who came to office hours to see how they could do their best in the class, which pays off!

12. (Attempt to) have an eating schedule

Wake up early enough to eat breakfast. And maybe instead of grabbing food at the union every night, try to cook something once a week.

13. Drink more water

Less soda, more water.

14. Get and use a planner

If you don't keep up with due dates and test dates in a planner, this will be you when you realize at midnight you have an exam in your 8 a.m. you haven't started studying for.

15. Be involved on campus

You don't need to overload yourself, but being involved in at least one thing on campus outside of class is a great way to take a break from studying and to get to know other people on campus.

16. Call home every now and then

If you're like me, you already call home a lot. But if you're not, try to call home and let your family know you miss them and are appreciative of all they do for you.

17. Make time for friends

You need breaks from school work every now and then.

18. Make time for yourself

And sometimes breaks from school work are best spent eating popcorn and watching Netflix.

19. Enjoy being a college student

As stressful as being a college student can be, I know we are going to miss it one day. So enjoy it while you can!

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