With each new semester comes a chance for a fresh start, and with a fresh start comes the chance for some resolutions, just like when the New Year rolls around. So what better time for spring semester resolutions than right now, since it's almost 2016?

The only problem with resolutions each year is that they rarely come to fruition. So let’s take a look at some of the most common goals for the spring semester that we all know will probably be out the window come week three of the semester.

I will actually do all the reading for my classes, and not just skim.

First few weeks of class: I can do this reading, it isn’t too bad. It’s only 15 pages and I have two days to do it. That’s a piece of cake.

Week four: I’m not going to get tested or quizzed on this, so I can just scan it before class. It’s not like I need to know every single word of every single page. And I mean who has time to read 15 pages anyway...

I will study for my tests several nights before the test.

First few weeks of class: First test is at the end of the week -- I can spend a little time each night for the next three nights so I am fully prepared. I need to be fully prepared for this test since it's worth 15 percent of my grade.

Week six: Oh, I have a test tomorrow. I should probably look a few things over.

(Night passes without studying)

Class is in two hours. It’s probably a good time to start studying now. I just need to look at a few key things. I can totally wing the rest of it for sure.

I will not procrastinate.

Who am I kidding, that’s never going to happen. I should have majored in procrastination.

I will actually utilize the library.

First few weeks of class: The library would be a great place to do some studying and reading. It’s a nice, quiet place where I can actually get things done without getting distracted. I will totally be doing some homework there later.

Week four: There is no way I am walking all the way over to the resident side of campus. I can totally do some homework in the student center. Or I can just wait until I get home to do it.