It's the most wonderful time of the year! Final exams are finished and summertime is upon us. For those students who find the stresses of finals still fresh on their minds, here are six reminders to make you feel as clever as Hermionie Granger.
1. What's done is done.
The essays have all been written, the tests have been taken and the grades have been entered. It is now too late to study more or to hope for some more participation points. It's time to sit back and relax, knowing you did the best you could.
2. You are more than your GPA.
The letter grades you will receive on your exams are not a definition of your worth as a person. Keep your head up and don't forget to smile.
3. Don't let school get in the way of a good education.
This wonderful advice was passed along to me from my roommate. It's something I remind myself of every day. When you choose to focus only on schoolwork, you risk missing out on so many opportunities. During this break from school, don't take a break from an education. Adventure is out there!
4. It is never too early to start preparing.
Was your Anatomy 1 class so difficult that it has left you dreading the Anatomy 2 to come next semester? No worries! Summertime provides you with some much needed free time that can be used to review some material and get prepared for next semester! All that reading will have you sounding like Granger in no time.
5. Take a deep breath.
Didn't do too well on your exams? That's okay! Shake it off and don't worry about what you can't control. Even Hermione had bad days.
6. It's summertime!
Time to relax, earn some much needed cash and recover from the stress of exams week. Now that's magical!