I have an announcement… There is hope for spring semester! Yes, when I walk around my college campus there is not a single person I pass who looks alive but do not worry. The weather is warming and the classes are dwindling. We have less than three weeks left of college! For a college junior this seems surreal because my next stop is senior status. The only thing standing between us and summer break are three weeks and exams. Here are some quality tips to make it through the rest of this semester.

1. It Will Probably Be Fine

Do you like my sense of encouragement? I mean, I can’t tell you that in three weeks you will have turned that C into an A+, but I can tell you that you can pass the class! Stop stressing about things that you have no control over now. There is a very small amount of days left to try to change your grades drastically. With that being said, just continue to go to class, study, do your homework, and hope for the best. You’ll be fine, probably!

2. Make A To-Do List

I am guilty of making multiple to-do lists with the same criteria on it just so I can cross off more things. There is something so invigorating about checking something off your list. Yeah, all you might have done was print a paper or pick up your mail, but you did it! So make a to-do list and feel incredibly powerful when you accomplish even the small things you need to do.

3. Your Friends Are Here For You

No matter how you are feeling these last three weeks, you can always count on your friends. Whether it is a coffee date full of class complaining and iced sugary madness or a breath of fresh air in hammocks, it will be worth it!

4. Self Care Is Number On

I know life is tough and college life is tougher, but I know you can do it! Don’t get so caught up in classes and homework and extracurriculars that you find yourself in a bad mental health spot. Mental health is more important than doing well in college because without it, you won’t succeed for long. Take breaks for yourself, sleep enough, and stay healthy. Summer is right around the corner, you got this!

6. Dogs Still Exist

No matter what, a dog will still be happy when they pass you on the street. If that isn’t much motivation then I’m not sure what will help. Dogs exist and they love you. You can make it through anything. A bonus is thinking about your pets at home. They definitely want you to succeed and will be so excited when you finally come home for summer break. Do it for the doggies!

7. You Aren’t Struggling Alone

Lastly, just a reminder… You aren’t struggling through this alone! Every college student at every college across the nation is feeling the same way. We can pull through and be successful. Don’t ever think you are alone because college is hard for everyone. Now let’s ace our exams and start soaking up the sun!