The end of the year. It's coming up quick. In less than 50 days, school will be over and the student body will be released from all academic responsibilities... well at least for a little while (summer classes, internships... is summer actually even a thing anymore?). With the weather starting to warm up and campus seeming to burst with life again, it's easy for one to become... distracted. Or in other terms, "I don't give a flying fadoodle about anything," and darty your behind off or just sit outside, basking in that warm 60 degree Michigan Spring weather.
Trust me, we've all be there and as much as you want to, you can't actually drop out of school these last few weeks. So I decided to put together some motivation to help rid the thought from your head.
1. You're So Close
You've made it this far, why throw it out the window now? You've made it through midterms not once but practically twice now AND you've survived finals once. You've survived, Halloween, Michigan versus Michigan State tailgate and St. Patrick's Day (kinda). You've also winged at least 3 of your exams throughout your class load. You are in the home stretch! We are so close to school being over, keep going!
2. It Does Matter
As much as it pains me to say this, whispering to yourself that it doesn't matter isn't going to help anyone. Your grades do matter. Don't put yourself in the mindset that they don't. Speaking from personal experience, it's a bad habit to form. Deep down you know that grades are actually important to you, because well they do matter!
3. Take It Day By Day
It gets overwhelming when you look at the month of April in your planner and see all the deadlines, exam dates, etc. Even though it's important to plan ahead so you know what's due, don't stress yourself over little tasks or exams that are over 2 weeks away. It's important to take it day by day so you don't overwhelm yourself.
4. You'll regret slacking
Nothing is worse than the feeling of regret. And nothing is worse than knowing you could have done a lot more than you actually did when it comes to school. There's a difference between putting in endless hours of studying and not doing well on an exam than studying for 45 minutes and not doing well. So save yourself the regret and the slacking that seemed like a good idea at the time and step up your game.
5. Your Future Puppy Wants You To Succeed
One of my roommates started a future dog fund, so she can afford a dog when she gets out of school. If you're anything like her, (a puppy lover, which should be everyone..) just give this a quick thought: your future puppy wants you to succeed so wherever you live you guys can live happily and peacefully.
*This is also applicable to cats.... I guess.
Hang in there people! You got this!
