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Second Half of the Semester Survival Guide

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Second Half of the Semester Survival Guide

After spring break, it's always a little hard to focus. Here are some survival tips to get you through the rest of the semester.

1. Warmer weather

Don't let the warm weather distract you from homework ... even though it's awfully hard. Try finding a good study place outside where you can work on homework and your tan.

2. Stay awake

Always have a large amount of coffee and candy around because finals will be approaching soon and you'll need the caffeine boost. Don't be afraid to take a study break or a nap when you need one, either -- just make sure it doesn't take up your entire day.

3. Moderation

Don't celebrate too much after initiation because it'll be too hard to wake up for class the next day. Keep your weekday festivities to a minimum and try and hit the books more as the semester comes to a close.

4. Attend class

Try and make it to all of your classes -- those participation points could really help boost a bad grade. Class may be boring, but there is always the Odyssey to help get you through.

5. Readings

Catch up on those readings you've been putting off for the week before finals. It would stink to have to read an entire history textbook in two days.

6. Spring break is not forever

While spring break was extremely fun for those who visited tropical places, make sure you're not still recovering weeks after.

By following these few tips, you're sure to end the semester better than you might think is possible right now.

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