Spring Break is almost here, if you can believe it. Soon, thousands of naive, fed-up college students will be partying it up and making plenty of terrible life decisions that may have a negative impact on them for the rest of their days. But that doesn't matter, because these questionable acts will all be completed in the good and holy name of spring break.
Even though spring break is almost here, it has not arrived yet, so we must stand together and try our best to make it through these last few grueling days up until the break begins. It's important not to lose motivation now, because soon we will be able to taste the beautiful and refreshing sweetness of spring break air.
If you find yourself dreaming about the sandy beaches of Mexico before your last class gets out, stop thinking about Mexico and get back to finishing that paper or studying for that exam. If you need help finding the motivation, try and keep the following things in mind.
Caffeine is your best friend. If you find yourself falling asleep in class or choosing to nap instead of doing your homework, just drink a large amount of caffeine and hope that your heart can take it. Gulp down a couple of Monsters, maybe some coffee and probably a Red Bull or two and you will be completely prepared to finish out the week strong. Try and do this every day for maximum productivity and you are just about guaranteed to make it. You can worry about your heart and your blood sugar later.
Leading up to spring break, always remember the classic college mantra that C's get degrees. Make sure to finish all of your work, even if you did not put quite as much effort into it as you normally would. It has to get done, but it does not necessarily have to be done well, which is something that you should always remember during this somewhat difficult time of year.
Always remember not to lose sight of why you are doing what you're doing. This technique will surely help with those excruciating late nights that we are now all too familiar with. When you find yourself still awake at 3 am cramming for a midterm the next day, just remember why you are up that late studying. Is it so you can pass the test, pass the class, and be one step closer to a successful and meaningful job and career? No, it is so that during spring break you can drink and party as much as you want to without getting any questioning calls from mom and dad asking why you are not doing well in a certain class. Never lose sight of your motivations.
Keep these things in mind and you are just about guaranteed to survive the few brutal days remaining before spring break begins. Stay strong for now, and pretty soon you will be relaxing on the beach and making decisions you will surely regret soon afterward.
