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Thoughts To Get You Through The Mid-Semester Slump

Three tests, two papers, and four quizzes in a week seems normal at this point.

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Thoughts To Get You Through The Mid-Semester Slump
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We're almost at the point where being bombarded with tests and papers is normal and it feels like every time you come up for a breath of air, something pulls you under again -- the middle of the semester. I know I am hitting what I like to call the mid-semester slump, along with 99 percent of the students on our campus. The motivation is gone, it seems like you never have enough time to get everything done, and you want to be home cuddling with your pets. But on the bright side, there are so many things to look forward to this semester that it'll get you through the slump. Here are a few things to lift your spirit and distract you from the 15,000 things you have to do.

1. Spring Break is right around the corner.

We're so close it hurts. Two full weeks stand between us and Spring Break. A break from work, or maybe just an absurd amount of it, tests, and stress. A week to relax and celebrate that you've made it this far without failing at life yet.

2. You're half of a semester closer to summer.

Only half of a semester left in the year. That's six weeks of classes. Six weeks of work and tests and everything else that you hate until it's summer. Start thinking about beach week to really get yourself through the semester. Those six weeks are going to fly by and then you'll be having the time of your life in Dirty Myrtle and getting ready to go home, or wherever else you're going, for the summer.

3. Pig Roast and other campus events.

There are so many fun campus events that don't happen until the second half of the semester. Fraternity and sorority philanthropy events, socials and formals, sporting events, and the best day of the whole year, Pig Roast. Get ready to lodge until you can't lodge anymore and you'll make it through the semester.

4. Spring and warm weather.

Does this even need an explanation? Get ready to break out your sundresses and shorts because spring is coming. You can spend your days at the river and exploring Richmond. Plus darties -- how else would you want to spend your Saturdays? There are so many things that make life that much more enjoyable when the weather is warm. When it's cold outside and you're drowning in work, you hate your life. When it's warm outside and you're drowning in work, it just doesn't seem as bad.

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